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HP Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs HP ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 105identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Red
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion 15-n234sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • ENVY 17-j101sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:PGA946

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Comparison of 15-n234sa, 17-j101sa
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersRedSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4200M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Sound+Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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 connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
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 StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976348
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh62 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers385.6 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm274.4 mm
HeightDiffers22.6 mm30.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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