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ASUS X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500 vs HP ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 31identical
  • 116known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:Grey, Silver
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:No
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:HD
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:AMD
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:AMD FX™
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:FX-7500
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
  • Processor cores
    • X550ZE-XX041H laptop AMD FX™ FX-7500:4
    • ENVY 15-k252na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2

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171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD FX™Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersFX-7500i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5 M230NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterBeats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85214
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR23W
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.26 kg2.34 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm384.5 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm260.2 mm
HeightDiffers25.1 mm26.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A76M FCHUnknown — not stated by the source

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