Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

131specifications compared
53differ
78identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Brown, Silver
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Track Slider)
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:No
Processor model
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8500Y
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
Processor cores
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
Processor threads
- Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12

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Comparison of 13-ak0001na, 15-cx0171tx
195 specifications	A HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8500Y Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ak0001na View product	B HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0171tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop Model 15-cx0171tx View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Brown, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Track Slider)	Clamshell
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for one	Edge to Edge Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display bezel technologyKnown for one	Micro-Edge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	72%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	33.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	NTSC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8500Y	i7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers	2	6
Processor threadsDiffers	4	12
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.2 GHz	4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	9 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Amber Lake Y	Coffee Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	5 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	0.6 GHz	1.7 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x2	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	U0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR4x-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2666 MHz	2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	NVMe	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 integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel UHD Graphics 615	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591C	0x3E9B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B&O PLAY
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
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 backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	185281	134906
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3YY
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP JumpStart	Yes	Yes
HP 3D DriveGuard	Yes	Yes
HP Audio Boost	Yes	Yes
HP Audio Boost generationKnown for one	Gen 2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP speaker typeDiffers	HP Quad Speakers	HP Dual Speakers
HP Audio Switch	Yes	Yes
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Imagepad	Yes	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	HP Wide Vision FHD IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segment	Home	Home
HP CoolSenseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Wide Vision HD
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	54 Wh	70 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	30 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	200 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.47 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	320.1 mm	365 mm
DepthDiffers	234.5 mm	256.5 mm
HeightDiffers	15.4 mm	25.4 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	2.99 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
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

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