Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop

77specifications compared
13differ
64identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Touchscreen
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:Yes
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:No
Processor family
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:AMD A4
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:AMD A8
Processor model
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:A4-5000
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:A8-4555M
Processor cores
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:4
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:3
Processor frequency
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1.5 GHz
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:2 MB
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:4 MB
Internal memory
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:4 GB
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1 x 4 GB
- Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop:2 x 4 GB

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Comparison of 15-n273sa, 15-n278sa
84 specifications	A HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15-n273sa AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop Model 15-n273sa View product	B HP Pavilion 15-n278sa AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop Model 15-n278sa View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	AMD A8
Processor modelDiffers	A4-5000	A8-4555M
Processor coresDiffers	4	3
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
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 cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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 7600G
Audioidentical
Audio system	DTS Sound+	DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	41 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.3 kg
Width	385.6 mm	385.6 mm
Depth	258 mm	258 mm
HeightDiffers	24.7 mm	22.6 mm

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