Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation vs HP EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black

159specifications compared
23differ
136identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:Black, Grey
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Black
Display diagonal
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:31.8 cm (12.5")
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:1366 x 768 pixels
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:HD
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Full HD
Maximum internal memory
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:16 GB
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:32 GB
Total storage capacity
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:320 GB
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:500 GB
HDD capacity
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:320 GB
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:500 GB
Discrete graphics card
- EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation:No
- EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Yes

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Comparison of 2560p, 8560w
202 specifications	A HP EliteBook 2560p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation Model 2560p View product	B HP EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black Model 8560w View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Mobile workstation	Mobile workstation
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-2540M	i5-2540M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	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)	26	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Hyper-Threading	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD FirePro M5950
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
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 frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1300 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	SRS Premium Sound	SRS Premium Sound
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® 82579LM
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wireless LAN, Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-out	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM67 Express	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Pointing Stick	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareDiffers	Norton Internet Security 2011	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers	Roxio My DVD 2010 SE, Microsoft Office 2010	Microsoft Office Starter
Processor special features1 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 Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	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	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	50072	50072
Processor code	SR046	SR046
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	55 Wh	75 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.67 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	305.2 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	209 mm	257.5 mm
HeightDiffers	27.4 mm	34.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	305.2 x 209 x 27.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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