Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

78specifications compared
41differ
37identical
99known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Laptop
Form factor
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
HD type
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
Panel type
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SVA
Processor manufacturer
- Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
- 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD

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Comparison of 13-ae024tu, 15-bw543au
177 specifications	A HP Spectre x360 13-ae024tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ae024tu View product	B HP 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model 15-bw543au View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	SVA
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display glass typeKnown for one	Gorilla Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	A9-9420
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	1 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Kaby Lake R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	AMD Radeon R5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x5917	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Dropbox	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial software	McAfee LiveSafe	McAfee LiveSafe
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	122589	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	42 x 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP JumpStart	Yes	Yes
HP Sure Connect	Yes	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	HP Dual Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Audio Switch	Yes	Yes
HP ePrint	Yes	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Support Assistant	Yes	Yes
HP Documentation	Yes	Yes
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraDiffers	HP TrueVision FHD IR	HP TrueVision HD
HP segmentKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP OrbitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 h
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast charging time (90%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.26 kg	1.86 kg
WidthDiffers	306 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	218 mm	253.8 mm
HeightDiffers	13.6 mm	23.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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