Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop

133specifications compared
28differ
105identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop (4 vs 2). The HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop (8 vs 4). The HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

Product colour
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Gold, White
Display resolution
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:HD
Processor family
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
Processor cores
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
- Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:4

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Comparison of 15-bc400na, 15-cs0998na
180 specifications	A HP Pavilion 15-bc400na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model 15-bc400na View product	B HP Pavilion 15-cs0998na Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop Model 15-cs0998na View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Gold, White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Panel type	SVA	SVA
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Colour gamut	45%	45%
RGB colour space	NTSC	NTSC
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 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 IDKnown for one	0x5917	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	B&O PLAY	B&O PLAY
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dropbox, Netflix
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft Office 365
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	137977
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3LA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStart	Yes	Yes
HP CoolSense	Yes	Yes
HP Audio Boost	Yes	Yes
HP speaker type	HP Dual Speakers	HP Dual Speakers
HP Imagepad	Yes	Yes
HP front camera	HP Wide Vision HD	HP Wide Vision HD
HP segment	Home	Home
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	52.2 Wh	41 Wh
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)	45 min	45 min
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	1.85 kg
WidthDiffers	382.4 mm	361.6 mm
DepthDiffers	252.5 mm	245.6 mm
HeightDiffers	24.5 mm	17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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