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HP 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 80identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the HP 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop (4 vs 2). The HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop (3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop has 1 MB more processor cache than the HP 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop (2 MB vs 1 MB). Only the HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop has discrete graphics card. Product colour: White on the HP 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop, Black on the HP 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:White
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:Black
  • Display resolution
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:HD
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:A10-9620P
  • Processor cores
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15-bw036a AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1 MB
    • 15-bw040ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:2 MB

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104 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSparkling black
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersA6-9220A10-9620P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 530
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemDTS Studio SoundDTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartYesYes
HP Sure ConnectYesYes
HP 3D DriveGuardYesYes
HP CoolSenseYesYes
HP speaker typeHP Dual SpeakersHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchYesYes
HP OrbitYesYes
HP Recovery ManagerYesYes
HP Support AssistantYesYes
HP Smart AC AdapterYesYes
HP front cameraHP TrueVision HDHP 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)11.75 h11.75 h
Continuous video playback time (max)9.5 h9.5 h
Fast chargingYesYes
Fast charging time (90%)90 min90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typePower onPower on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one1.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth253.8 mm253.8 mm
Height23.8 mm23.8 mm

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