Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Add a product
  • 136specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 108identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
  • Memory slots
    • N53SV-EH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4x SO-DIMM
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2x SO-DIMM

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of N53SV-EH72, dv7-6178us
187 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusBeats Audio
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenAltec Lansing
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers12
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security 2011
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserPower on
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.05 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm275 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm3.15 cm
Height (rear)Differs4 cm3.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.6 cm (16.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.5 cm (10.8")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.61 cm (1.42")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner typeKnown for oneAnalogUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons