Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop vs HP 17-e171ed TouchSmart

135specifications compared
24differ
111identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:HD
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:HD+
Processor family
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:AMD A4
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:AMD A8
Processor model
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:A4-5000
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:A8-4500M
Processor boost frequency
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:2.6 GHz
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1.5 GHz
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:2 MB
- 17-e171ed TouchSmart:4 MB

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Comparison of 15-n040ca, 17-e171ed TouchSmart
157 specifications	A HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n040ca AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop Model 15-n040ca View product	B HP 17-e171ed TouchSmart View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	AMD A8
Processor modelDiffers	A4-5000	A8-4500M
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 8670M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 8000	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 8330	AMD Radeon HD 7640G
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.7 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedDiffers	0	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supported	1	1
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	DTS Sound +	DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, DVD	CD, DVD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	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 rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
Power auto-sensing	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-15 - 60 °C	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 85%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3050 m	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4570 m	0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Wi-Fi certified	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.28 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	385.6 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	267 mm
HeightDiffers	22.6 mm	34.3 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthDiffers	480 mm	560 mm
Package depth	80 mm	80 mm
Package height	345 mm	345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A76M FCH

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