Product comparison · 2 laptops

bluechip TRAVELline WS17W3 vs HP 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

119specifications compared
50differ
69identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TRAVELline WS17W3:Black
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- TRAVELline WS17W3:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- TRAVELline WS17W3:i7-6700
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
Processor cores
- TRAVELline WS17W3:4
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- TRAVELline WS17W3:8
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- TRAVELline WS17W3:4 GHz
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- TRAVELline WS17W3:3.4 GHz
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
System bus rate
- TRAVELline WS17W3:8 GT/s
- 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s

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Comparison of TRAVELline WS17W3, 15-ac659TX
182 specifications	A bluechip TRAVELline WS17W3 View product	B HP 15-ac659TX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model 15-ac659TX View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700	i7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	15 W
TcaseKnown for one	71 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1912	1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon R5 M330
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio decodersKnown for one	X-Fi Crystalizer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	0
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® Z170	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88196	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BT	SR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42 X 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	120 - 230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	11.8 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.19 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	384.3 mm
DepthDiffers	282 mm	254.6 mm
HeightDiffers	38.9 mm	24.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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