Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Notebook - 15-bw032na vs HP Notebook - 17-ak015na

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 61identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:Silver, Black
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:Black, Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Panel type
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:SVA
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:IPS
  • Processor family
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:AMD A12
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:A12-9720P
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:A10-9620P
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:3.6 GHz
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:2.7 GHz
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:2.5 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Notebook - 15-bw032na:2 TB
    • Notebook - 17-ak015na:1 TB

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Comparison of 15-bw032na, 17-ak015na
110 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilver, BlackBlack, Gold
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilk gold cover and base, ash silver keyboard frame; Strata keyboard frame pattern
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersSVAIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A12AMD A10
Processor modelDiffersA12-9720PA10-9620P
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon 530AMD Radeon 530
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R7AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7AMD Radeon R5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneDTS Studio SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP CoolSenseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP OrbitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP TrueVision HD
HP segmentHomeHome
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity41 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.25 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers253.8 mm278 mm
HeightDiffers23.8 mm24.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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