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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 15-bw042au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs HP 15-bw059ax AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 85identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • AMD A6
    • AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • A6-9220
    • A12-9720P
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Discrete graphics card
    • No
    • Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Not available
    • AMD Radeon 530

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15-bw042au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop

Model 15-bw042au

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15-bw059ax AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourWhiteWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA6-9220A12-9720P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 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 R7
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R7
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemDTS Studio SoundDTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, 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
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2
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 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth253.8 mm253.8 mm
Height23.8 mm23.8 mm

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