Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 17 G3 vs HP Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC

135specifications compared
50differ
85identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- 17 G3:Mobile workstation
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- 17 G3:Black
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:Silver
Form factor
- 17 G3:Clamshell
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- 17 G3:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen
- 17 G3:No
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:Yes
Processor family
- 17 G3:Intel® Core™ i7
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 17 G3:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 17 G3:i7-6700HQ
- Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC:i5-6200U

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Comparison of 17 G3, G2
186 specifications	A HP 17 G3 View product	B HP Spectre Pro x360 G2 Convertible PC Model G2 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mobile workstation	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	i5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-6200 series
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	QPI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 4x1
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® Quadro® M3000M	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	88193
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FM	SR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 X 24 mm
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Touchpoint ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Software providedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Wireless Hotspot
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	96 Wh	56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.48 kg
WidthDiffers	420 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	30 mm	15.4 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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