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HP ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs HP ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 138identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Silver
  • Processor family
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • ENVY 15-k251na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3

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Comparison of 15-k250na, 15-k251na
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHybrid-HDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeFlashFlash
Hybrid-HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memory8 GB8 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Audioidentical
Audio systemBeats AudioBeats Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521285214
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR23W
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity41 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.34 kg2.34 kg
Width384.5 mm384.5 mm
Depth260.2 mm260.2 mm
Height26.7 mm26.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardYesYes

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