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HP 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

100specifications compared
7differ
93identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Colour name
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Jet black
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Sparkling black
Total storage capacity
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 TB
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:128 GB
Storage media
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HDD
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SSD
Optical drive type
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
Discrete graphics card
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Yes
Discrete graphics card model
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Not available
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD Radeon 530
Weight
- 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.86 kg
- 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.91 kg

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Comparison of 15-bw045au, 15-bw055au
110 specifications	A HP 15-bw045au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model 15-bw045au View product	B HP 15-bw055au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model 15-bw055au View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Jet black	Sparkling black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor family	AMD A9	AMD A9
Processor generation	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor model	A9-9420	A9-9420
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequency	3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1866 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Storage3 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 typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
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
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon 530
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon R5	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon R5	AMD Radeon R5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio system	DTS Studio Sound	DTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 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 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
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 quantity	0	0
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStart	Yes	Yes
HP Sure Connect	Yes	Yes
HP 3D DriveGuard	Yes	Yes
HP CoolSense	Yes	Yes
HP speaker type	HP Dual Speakers	HP Dual Speakers
HP Audio Switch	Yes	Yes
HP Orbit	Yes	Yes
HP Recovery Manager	Yes	Yes
HP Support Assistant	Yes	Yes
HP Smart AC Adapter	Yes	Yes
HP front camera	HP TrueVision HD	HP TrueVision HD
HP segment	Home	Home
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	41 Wh	41 Wh
Battery life (max)	11.75 h	11.75 h
Continuous video playback time (max)	9.5 h	9.5 h
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging time (90%)	90 min	90 min
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	Power on	Power on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.86 kg	1.91 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
Depth	253.8 mm	253.8 mm
Height	23.8 mm	23.8 mm

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