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HP Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 83identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Red, Silver
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:HD+
  • Display surface
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Gloss
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:Matt
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion 15-e078ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC:i7-4600U

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Comparison of 15-e078ea, EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC
215 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Red, SilverBlack, Silver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-4600U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Sound+DTS Studio Sound
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA+
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard HP Connection Manager HP Wireless HotSpot HP Mobile Connect HP PageLift HP Recovery Manager HP Support Assistant HP ePrint Buy Office
Processor special features15 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205676616
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR1EA
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3050 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 4570 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg1.58 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm338.9 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers31.8 mm22.5 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one560 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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