Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs HP Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1)

134specifications compared
49differ
85identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Gold
Form factor
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
- Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-8250U

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Comparison of GL502VM-HM126T, 14-ba122tx
207 specifications	A ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM-HM126T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model GL502VM-HM126T View product	B HP Pavilion x360 14-ba122tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 14-ba122tx View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Gold
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silk gold
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Edge to Edge Glass
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7700HQ	i5-8250U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 16 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591B	0x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Repairability indexKnown for one	5.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	Windows 10 Home
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97185	124967
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 24 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Audio BoostKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP DocumentationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Wide Vision HD
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	64 Wh	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	1.63 kg
WidthDiffers	390 mm	334.8 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	226.9 mm
HeightDiffers	23.5 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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