Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop

136specifications compared
56differ
80identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Grey, Silver
Form factor
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Clamshell
Touchscreen
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:No
Processor family
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
Processor cores
- Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4

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Comparison of 15-ap012na, 15-bc090na
181 specifications	A HP Spectre x360 15-ap012na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 15-ap012na View product	B HP Pavilion 15-bc090na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop Model 15-bc090na View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for one	Edge to Edge Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	i5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
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
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x191B
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B&O PLAY
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	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
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Pre-installed softwareDiffers	Netflix	CyberLink PowerDirector; Netflix; Unigine Valley Benchmark
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee LiveSafe	Microsoft Office 365, McAfee LiveSafe
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dropbox
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
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-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	88959
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EZ	SR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP front cameraDiffers	HP TrueVision FHD	HP Wide Vision HD
HP segment	Home	Home
HP speaker typeKnown for one	HP Quad Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for one	HP Lounge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	64.5 Wh	61.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5 h
Fast charging time (90%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.82 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	16 mm	24.5 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	305 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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