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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 124identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
    • 1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-520M
    • i7-620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.93 GHz
    • 3.33 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 956
    • BGA 1288

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HP

EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

Model 2540p

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HP

EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY

Model 8740w

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi7-620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1820
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory upgradeDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD FirePro M7820Intel® GMA
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio includedDiffersHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down and muteHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless TechnologyIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Pointing StickTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Processor special features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734143560
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPE
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one68 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one36.5 mm
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneMicrosoft DirectX 11 (Shader Model 4.1) and OpenGL 2.1 capable; Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) and OpenGL 2.1 capable
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive typeDiffers320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerDiffersSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)SATA II (7200 rpm)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other features2 differ
3DKnown for oneNo
Power requirementsDiffers100-240 VExternal 200W HP Slim Smart AC Adapter, external 230W HP Slim Smart AC Adapter, Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters), HP Fast Charge
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Modem typeDiffers56K V.92V.92

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