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HP ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs HP Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 98identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Processor generation
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-7500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):BGA 1356
  • Processor codename
    • ENVY 15-as018tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Skylake
    • Pavilion x360 15-br029tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Kaby Lake

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170 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-7500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 530
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819495451
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2ZV
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Audio BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wide Vision FHD IR
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.96 kg2.04 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm377.8 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm245.8 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm20.3 mm
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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