Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation vs HP 248 G1

154specifications compared
67differ
87identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
- 248 G1:Laptop
Product colour
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:Black
- 248 G1:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 248 G1:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 248 G1:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:Full HD
- 248 G1:Not supported
Processor generation
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 248 G1:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:i5-5300U
- 248 G1:i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:2.9 GHz
- 248 G1:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of 15u, 248 G1
192 specifications	A HP ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation Model 15u View product	B HP 248 G1 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5300U	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD FirePro M4170	AMD Radeon HD 8670M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	DTS Studio Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® QM87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features20 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 lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85213	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR23X	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.78 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.5 mm	245 mm
DepthDiffers	257 mm	347 mm
HeightDiffers	30.5 mm	22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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