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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs Lenovo ThinkPad T510i + 2GB RAM + Docking/Port Replicator

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 88identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:10
    • 16:9
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-520M
    • i5-430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.93 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 956
    • BGA 1288

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194 specifications
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HP

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

Model 2540p

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Lenovo

ThinkPad T510i + 2GB RAM + Docking/Port ReplicatorView product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi5-430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1817
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD FirePro M7820Intel GMA 5700MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioCX20585-10Z
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh 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
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
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 802.11b/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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
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
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Pointing StickThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drain
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734143537
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPM
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one68 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock slo
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.57 kg2.67 kg
WidthDiffers397.5 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers285.5 mm245.1 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm35.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.65 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 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 driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other features2 differ
3DKnown for oneNo
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 V
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Modem typeDiffers56K V.92V.92
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterpriseHome office, Small Business
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader

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