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HP ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs HP ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 141identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:8 GB
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:16 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1 x 8 GB
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 x 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1.25 TB
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 TB
  • Storage media
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HDD
  • HDD capacity
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1 TB
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 TB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • ENVY 15-ae026tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 GB
    • ENVY 15-ae028tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 GB

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Comparison of 15-ae026tx, 15-ae028tx
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-5500Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)950 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers44
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK ID8521485214
Processor codeSR23WSR23W
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity55.5 Wh55.5 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.38 kg2.38 kg
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth255 mm255 mm
Height23.7 mm23.7 mm

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