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HP Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 98identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:4 GB
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1 x 4 GB
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:2 x 4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:750 GB
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:750 GB
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1 TB
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1.98 GB
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:3.98 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • Pavilion 15-e036sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:Yes
    • Pavilion 15-e042sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:No

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Comparison of 15-e036sa, 15-e042sa
109 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourRedRed
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
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD A4AMD A4
Processor modelA4-5000A4-5000
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 8000AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 8330AMD Radeon HD 8330
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.98 GB3.98 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemDTS soundDTS sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD A76M FCHAMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareSymantec Norton Internet Security 2013 (60 days live update)Symantec Norton Internet Security 2013 (60 days live update)
Bundled softwareHP Registration for Windows 8 Getting Started guide with Windows 8 HP Utility Center HP Recovery Manager (recovery partition, recovery USB/Flash unit creation tool) DTS Sound+‏ HP Connected Music HP Connected Photo HP Coolsense HP ProtectSmart HP Games powered by WildTangent HP Connected ePrint CybeHP Registration for Windows 8 Getting Started guide with Windows 8 HP Utility Center HP Recovery Manager (recovery partition, recovery USB/Flash unit creation tool) DTS Sound+‏ HP Connected Music HP Connected Photo HP Coolsense HP ProtectSmart HP Games powered by WildTangent HP Connected ePrint Cybe
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.35 kg2.35 kg
Width379 mm379 mm
Depth246 mm246 mm
Height31.8 mm31.8 mm

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