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HP 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus vs Lenovo ideapad 520 (15")

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 91identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:Silver
    • ideapad 520 (15"):Grey
  • Form factor
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:Convertible (Folder)
    • ideapad 520 (15"):Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ideapad 520 (15"):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:Yes
    • ideapad 520 (15"):No
  • Processor model
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:i7-7600U
    • ideapad 520 (15"):i7-7500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:3.9 GHz
    • ideapad 520 (15"):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:2.8 GHz
    • ideapad 520 (15"):2.7 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus:1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
    • ideapad 520 (15"):1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1

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Comparison of 1030 G2 + Seagate Backup Plus, ideapad 520 (15")
190 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-7600Ui7-7500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7600 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersBang & OlufsenDolby Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9746695451
Processor codeDiffersSR33ZSR2ZV
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers57 Wh35 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs16.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)DiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.28 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers316.9 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers218.5 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers14.9 mm22 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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