Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

67specifications compared
36differ
31identical
115known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:Black
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:Full HD
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:HD+
Processor manufacturer
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel
Processor family
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD A12
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:A12-9700P
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
Processor boost frequency
- Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:3.4 GHz
- Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of 15-aw029na, dv7-6118eg
182 specifications	A HP Pavilion 15-aw029na AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop Model 15-aw029na View product	B HP Pavilion dv7-6118eg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop Model dv7-6118eg View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	SVA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A12	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	A12-9700P	i7-2630QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	28 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 4 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1866 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	2 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 6770M
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 familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R7	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	758 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	B&O PLAY	Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	1x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for one	Yes	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 quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareDiffers	Dropbox	HP Setup Manager HP Support Assistant HP CoolSense HP ProtectSmart HP Recovery Manager HP SimplePass Omnifone MusicStation Cyberlink DVD Suite Cyberlink YouCam Windows Live Essentials
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	CyberLink PowerDirector, Netflix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 365, McAfee LiveSafe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52219
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR02Y
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	41 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	9.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (90%)Known for one	90 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	Power on	BIOS, HDD, Power on, Supervisor, User
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.99 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	416 mm
DepthDiffers	242 mm	275 mm
HeightDiffers	22.5 mm	36 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Audio BoostKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP speaker typeKnown for one	HP Dual Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraKnown for one	HP Wide Vision HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	305 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	69 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.79 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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