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HP 15u G2 Ref vs HP 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 126identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • 15u G2 Ref:Mobile workstation
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • 15u G2 Ref:Black
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 15u G2 Ref:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • 15u G2 Ref:No
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:Yes
  • Processor model
    • 15u G2 Ref:i7-5600U
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15u G2 Ref:3.2 GHz
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15u G2 Ref:2.6 GHz
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:2.4 GHz
  • SSD interface
    • 15u G2 Ref:SATA III
    • 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH:SATA

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Comparison of 15u G2 Ref, 840 G2 Advanced Touch Win10 CH
210 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-5600Ui7-5500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD FirePro M4170Not available
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Studio Sound HDHD Audio with DTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Near Field Communication (NFC)DiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSwiss
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1 Pro
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521585214
Processor codeDiffersSR23VSR23W
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.91 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers375.5 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers253.6 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers21.4 mm22 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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