Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs HP 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

102specifications compared
16differ
86identical
1known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Black, Blue
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:HD
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
Panel type
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:SVA
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:IPS
Processor family
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
Processor model
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
Processor boost frequency
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.5 GHz
- 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz

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Comparison of 15-bw514au, 15-bw545au
103 specifications	A HP 15-bw514au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop Model 15-bw514au View product	B HP 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model 15-bw545au View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	SVA	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers	A6-9220	A9-9420
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.86 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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