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HP ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs LG U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 79identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Black, Silver
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
  • Processor family
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor cores
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:8
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ENVY 15-k073ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • U series 15U530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi5-4200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD+SSD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.012
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersBeats AudioSRS Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Processor special features8 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893075459
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers384.5 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers28.1 mm20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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