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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw521au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 92identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 1 x 8 GB
    • 2 x 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 256 GB
    • 2 TB
  • Storage media
    • SSD
    • HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • DVD Super Multi
    • No
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Yes
    • No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • AMD Radeon 520
    • Not available

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HP

15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model 15-bw514ax

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15-bw521au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model 15-bw521au

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneJet 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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD A9AMD A9
Processor generation7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelA9-9420A9-9420
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one2 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
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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