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HP ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs HP Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR)

127specifications compared
51differ
76identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black, Silver
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):Silver, White
Display resolution
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):N3540
Processor cores
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):4
Processor boost frequency
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):2.66 GHz
Processor frequency
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
- Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR):2 MB

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Comparison of 15-k250na, Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR)
166 specifications	A HP ENVY 15-k250na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model 15-k250na View product	B HP Pavilion Notebook - 15-p243sa (ENERGY STAR)View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Silver, White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 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 typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	N3540
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.16 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 840M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x1616	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	896 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	Beats Audio	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
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
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 lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Y	SR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	41 Wh	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.34 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 contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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