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HP 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 95identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:A10-9620P
  • Processor cores
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:2 MB
  • Optical drive type
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD Radeon 520
    • 15-bw520ax AMD A10 A10-9620P Laptop:AMD Radeon 530

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Comparison of 15-bw514ax, 15-bw520ax
105 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
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
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A10-9620P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 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
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520AMD Radeon 530
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
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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