Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop vs HP 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

103specifications compared
21differ
82identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:Silver, Gold
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:Full HD
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
Processor family
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:AMD A12
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
Processor model
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:A12-9720P
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
Processor cores
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:4
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2.7 GHz
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
Processor cache
- 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2 MB
- 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB

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Comparison of 15-bw063au, 15-bw082ax
108 specifications	A HP 15-bw063au AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop Model 15-bw063au View product	B HP 15-bw082ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model 15-bw082ax View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver, Gold	Black, Silver
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
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	SVA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A12	AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers	A12-9720P	A9-9420
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1866 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon 535DX	AMD Radeon 520
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R7	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R7	AMD Radeon R5
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	65 W	65 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	2.06 kg	1.86 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
Depth	253.8 mm	253.8 mm
Height	23.8 mm	23.8 mm

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