Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

179specifications compared
17differ
162identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Full HD
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HD
Total storage capacity
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:256 GB
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1 TB
Storage media
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:SSD
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HDD
Compatible memory cards
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:SD
Audio system
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:BeatsAudio
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Beats Audio
Ethernet LAN data rates
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:10,100 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:0
- Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1

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Comparison of 15-k234tx, 15-p234tx
200 specifications	A HP ENVY 15-k234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop Model 15-k234tx View product	B HP Pavilion 15-p234tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop Model 15-p234tx View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-5500U	i7-5500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® 840M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 840M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	950 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card ID	0x1616	0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supported	1	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	BeatsAudio	Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, DVD	CD, DVD
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Trackpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK ID	85214	85214
Processor code	SR23W	SR23W
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.33 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 12192 m	-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.49 kg	2.27 kg
Width	384.5 mm	384.5 mm
Depth	260.2 mm	260.2 mm
HeightDiffers	26.7 mm	23.9 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	508 mm	508 mm
Package depth	76 mm	76 mm
Package height	305 mm	305 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.4 kg	3.27 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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