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HP 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse vs HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 114identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse (3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse (1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse has 0.1 GHz more configurable TDP-up frequency than the HP 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse (1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the HP 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse has card reader integrated. Only the HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse has docking connector.

  • Display diagonal
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:HD
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:Full HD
  • Panel type
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:SVA
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:IPS
  • Processor model
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:i5-8265U
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:i5-8350U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:3.9 GHz
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:1.6 GHz
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 430 G6 + Samsung Т5 500GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:BGA 1528
    • 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:BGA 1356

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169 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersSVAIPS
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-8265Ui5-8350U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1528BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersWhiskey LakeKaby Lake R
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.9 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x21x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Storage2 differ
SSD interfaceDiffersNVMe, PCI ExpressNVMe 3.0, PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3EA00x5917
Audio1 differ
Number of microphonesDiffers13
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network2 differ
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers149088124969
Processor package sizeDiffers46x24 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3L9
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one14 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for onePower onUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.49 kg1.48 kg
WidthDiffers308.5 mm326 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm17.9 mm
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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