Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

134specifications compared
35differ
99identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:Red
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Purple
Processor family
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:N3520
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
Processor cores
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:4
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:2.17 GHz
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:2 MB
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:L2
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:BGA 1170
- Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of 15-n208sa, 15-n244sa
157 specifications	A HP Pavilion 15-n208sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop Model 15-n208sa View product	B HP Pavilion 15-n244sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model 15-n244sa View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Red	Purple
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	N3520	i3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.17 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B3	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.42 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	854 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	DTS Sound+	DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
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
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	79049	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR1SE	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 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 & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
Width	385.6 mm	385.6 mm
Depth	258 mm	258 mm
Height	22.6 mm	22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons