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HP 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 94identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
  • Panel type
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SVA
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:IPS
  • Total storage capacity
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:512 GB
  • Total SSDs capacity
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:512 GB
  • SSD capacity
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:512 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
  • Discrete graphics card
    • 15-bw514ax AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Yes
    • 15-bw545au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No

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Comparison of 15-bw514ax, 15-bw545au
105 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersSVAIPS
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
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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 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 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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