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HP 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2 vs HP Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 40differ
  • 95identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2 (4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The HP Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2 (1.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The HP Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has 2 MB more processor cache than the HP 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2 (8 MB vs 6 MB). Only the HP 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2 has touchscreen. Only the HP Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has card reader integrated.

  • Product type
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:Convertible (Folder)
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:Yes
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:No
  • Panel type
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:IPS
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:SVA
  • Processor family
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 1030 G3 + Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2:i5-8250U
    • Pavilion 15-cs0030ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U

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198 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Panel typeDiffersIPSSVA
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one700 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8550U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersBang & OlufsenB&O PLAY
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal formatKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneClickpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetflix
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee LiveSafe
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDropbox
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific features3 differ
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraDiffersHP WebcamHP Wide Vision FHD IR
HP Security toolsKnown for oneHP BIOSphere Gen4; HP Device Access Manager; HP DriveLock and Automatic DriveLock; HP Fingerprint Sensor; HP Password Manager; HP Secure Erase; HP Security Manager,HP Sure Click; HP SureStart Gen4; HP Wireless Wakeup; HP Sure Recover; HP Sure RunUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Management toolsKnown for oneHP BIOS Config Utility (BCU); HP Client Catalog; HP Driver Packs; HP System Software Manager (SSM); HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen2Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedDiffersHP Hotkey Support,HP LAN Protection; HP Noise Cancellation Software; HP Recovery Manager; HP Support Assistant; HP Velocity; Native Miracast support; HP PhoneWiseHP 3D DriveGuard; HP Games by WildTangent
HP segmentDiffersBusinessHome
HP CoolSenseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers56.2 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs18 h11.5 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station VGA (D-Sub) portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station DisplayPortKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.92 kg
WidthDiffers305.8 mm361.6 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm241.6 mm
HeightDiffers15.8 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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