Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer vs HP 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR)

83specifications compared
17differ
66identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:Pink
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):Black
Processor model
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:A10-8780P
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):A10-9600P
Processor frequency
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:2 GHz
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):2.4 GHz
Internal memory type
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:DDR3L-SDRAM
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):DDR4-SDRAM
Optical drive type
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:DVD Super Multi
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):DVD±RW
Discrete graphics card model
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:AMD Radeon R7 M360
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):AMD Radeon R7 M440
On-board graphics card family
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:AMD Radeon R8
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card model
- 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer:AMD Radeon R8
- 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR):AMD Radeon R5

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Comparison of 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer, 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR)
114 specifications	A HP 15-ab138ax + [FREE] Seagate 2TB BackUp Plus Ext HDD + 2132 Printer View product	B HP 15-ba010ax + 1 YR Full Standard Extended Warranty + McAfee Scratch Card 1PC User (1 YR)View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Pink	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor family	AMD A10	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7th Generation AMD A10-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers	A10-8780P	A10-9600P
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	2 TB	2 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Total HDDs capacity	2 TB	2 TB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	2 TB	2 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R7 M360	AMD Radeon R7 M440
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R8	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R8	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 MHz
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	B&O PLAY	DTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.9 MP	0.9 MP
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Antenna typeKnown for one	1x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Pre-installed softwareDiffers	CyberLink YouCam, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink PhotoDirector, Dropbox, Adobe Shockwave Player, CyberLink Power Media Player, iPass, Evernote; Skype	Adobe Shockwave Player; CyberLink PowerDirector; User Guide documentation; Dropbox; TripAdvisor; CyberLink Power Media Player
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee LiveSafe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery Manager	Yes	Yes
HP Support Assistant	Yes	Yes
HP DocumentationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraDiffers	HP Privacy HD	HP TrueVision HD
HP segment	Home	Home
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP CoolSenseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP speaker typeKnown for one	HP Dual Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	41 Wh	41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	Power on	Power on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.29 kg	2.19 kg
WidthDiffers	384.5 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	261.1 mm	254 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	24.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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