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HP ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black

123specifications compared
42differ
81identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Aluminium, Black, Silver
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
Display diagonal
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i7-2617M
Processor cores
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2
Processor threads
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4
Processor boost frequency
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.5 GHz

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Comparison of 17-3002ea, 900X3A-A03AU
192 specifications	A HP ENVY 17-3002ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model 17-3002ea View product	B Samsung 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 900X3A-A03AU View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium, Black, Silver	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i7-2617M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	15
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.5 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1.5 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7690M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Beats Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	6	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	0
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareDiffers	Symantec Norton Internet Security	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office Starter 2010 to use the full featured software. HP Support Assistant HP ProtectSmart HP CoolSense HP Recovery Manager Cyberlink Power2Go BE Cyberlink YouCam Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere Elements Windows Live Essentials Adobe Reader Adobe Flash Player HP Wireless Audio HP	- Samsung Update Plus - Easy Display Manager - Easy Battery Manager - Easy Network Manager - Easy SpeedUp Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Samsung Support Centre
Processor special features6 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	32 nm	32 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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	54616
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR03T
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46.6 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.34 kg	1.31 kg
WidthDiffers	416 mm	328.5 mm
DepthDiffers	271 mm	227 mm
HeightKnown for one	38.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.59 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.57 cm (0.62")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 cm (0.64")
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	515 x 345 x 145 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.19 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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