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HP Pavilion 15-n203tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-n215tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 149identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion 15-n203tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Pavilion 15-n215tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black
  • Cable lock slot
    • Pavilion 15-n203tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
    • Pavilion 15-n215tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Yes

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Comparison of 15-n203tu, 15-n215tx
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-4200Ui5-4200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version1212
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemDTS Sound+DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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
Total number of SATA connectors44
Number of SATA III connectors44
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7545975459
Processor codeSR170SR170
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one41 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg
Width385.6 mm385.6 mm
Depth258 mm258 mm
Height24.7 mm24.7 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes

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