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HP Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR) vs HP 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 87identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):Laptop
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):Silver
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:Black
  • Processor model
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):i7-6500U
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):2
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:4
  • Processor threads
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):4
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):3.1 GHz
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):2.5 GHz
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Notebook - 15-ay044na (ENERGY STAR):4 GT/s
    • 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock:8 GT/s

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Comparison of 15-ay044na, 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock
203 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneSVAUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Total HDDs capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7 M440Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA 3D Vision 2Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Studio SoundBang & Olufsen
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Not supported
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers02
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneCyberLink PowerDirector, NetflixUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee LiveSafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP LoungeUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh90 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for onePower onUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.04 kg2.59 kg
WidthDiffers384.3 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers254.6 mm264 mm
HeightDiffers24.3 mm26 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.93 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236

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