Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation

111specifications compared
26differ
85identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):30.7 cm (12.1")
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor family
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-540M
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:i7-620M
Processor boost frequency
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.07 GHz
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:3.33 GHz
Processor frequency
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.53 GHz
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:2.66 GHz
Processor cache
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):3 MB
- EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation:4 MB

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Comparison of 2740p, EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation
187 specifications	A HP EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 2740p View product	B HP EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Product typeKnown for one	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Convertible (Swivel)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-540M	i7-620M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.07 GHz	3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityDiffers	0 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Graphics cardKnown for one	HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	High Definition Audio support with 24-bit DAC, Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated dual-microphone array, Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute, Combo headphone/mic jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 802.11a/b/g; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology	Mobile Broadband GPS
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Integrated Intel 82577 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
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 slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
I/O portsKnown for one	3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 VGA-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM57 Express	Intel® QM57 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard typeKnown for one	HP spill-resistant keyboard, HP Night Light shines directly on the keyboard for low-light conditions	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	WinZip 12; Microsoft Office Professional 2007; HP SkyRoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager; HP Support Assistant; HP QuickLaunch Buttons; HP QuickLook 3; HP QuickWeb; HP DayStarter; HP Power Assistant; HP Connection Manager; HP Wireless Assistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43544	43560
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBPE
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security management descriptionKnown for one	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 slot; Support for Computrace	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	3.57 kg
WidthDiffers	290 mm	397.5 mm
DepthDiffers	212 mm	285.5 mm
HeightDiffers	31.7 mm	36.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	290 x 212 x 31.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power requirementsDiffers	External 65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge	100/240V
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Battery typeKnown for one	HP Long Life 6-cell (39 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	56K V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP 2740 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for one	Microsoft DirectX 10 (Shader 4.0) and OpenGL 2.1 capable, with DDR3 system memory	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	160 GB Solid State Drive SATA II Hard Drive 160, 250 or 320 GB (5400 rpm), Solid State Drive 80 or 160 GB, HP 3D DriveGuard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Solid State Drive SATA II (5400 rpm)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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