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HP 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 86identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Blue, Black
  • Processor family
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
  • Processor model
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SSD
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
    • 15-bw520au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:No

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Comparison of 15-bw514ax, 15-bw520au
110 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlue, Black
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
Panel typeSVASVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A6
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A6-9220
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R4
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R4
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
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 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
Weight1.86 kg1.86 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth253.8 mm253.8 mm
Height23.8 mm23.8 mm

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