Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs HP ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 91identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Charcoal, Gold
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:i7-6560U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:7.5 W
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:9.5 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Pavilion 14-al056tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1x4, 4x1
    • ENVY 15-as043tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6560U Laptop:1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1

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Comparison of 14-al056tx, 15-as043tu
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersCharcoal, GoldSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6560U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W9.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® Iris™ Graphics 540
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1926
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819491163
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh52 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.58 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers338.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers224.3 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers19.5 mm17.9 mm
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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