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HP ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M vs HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC

139specifications compared
45differ
94identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Espresso
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Black
Display diagonal
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:i5-450M
Processor frequency
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:2.4 GHz
System bus rate
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.5 GT/s
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:4.8 GT/s
Processor socket
- ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:BGA 1288
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Socket 988

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Comparison of 5320m, ProBook 6550b Notebook PC
194 specifications	A HP ProBook 5320m Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model 5320m View product	B HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Espresso	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-350M	i5-450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
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	17	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
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)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedDiffers	High definition audio support; Stereo speakers; Integrated dual-microphone array; Combo stereo headphone/mic jack	HP Premier Sound; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone (dual-microphone array when equipped with optional 2 MP webcam); Touch-sensitive controls
Optical drive1 differ
LightScribeDiffers	No	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Integrated Realtek Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)	Integrated Intel 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection
Wireless technologyDiffers	Broadcom 802.11b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology; HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi) with GPS	Broadcom 802.11b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
WWANKnown for one	Installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
I/O portsDiffers	3 USB 2.0; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 DisplayPort; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-45	3 USB 2.0; 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 DisplayPort; 1 1394a; 1 serial; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11 (select models); 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM57 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard typeDiffers	Full-sized spill-resistant keyboard with HP DuraKeys	Full-sized spill-resistant keyboard with drain and separate numeric keypad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
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	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43529	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPL	SLBTZ
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	41 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionDiffers	HP ProtectTools Security Manager; Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools; One-Step Logon; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; HP Disk Sanitizer; Setup Password; Lock Slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools; HP Fingerprint Sensor; HP Privacy Filter (must be purchased separately	HP ProtectTools Security Manager; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-15 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	2.51 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	371.4 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	248 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.35 cm	3.48 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	328 x 221 x 23.5 mm	371.4 X 248 X 34.8 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 5.5 lb
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive typeDiffers	500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II	320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerDiffers	SATA II (7200 rpm)	SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	4-cell (41 WHr) high capacity Li-Ion	6-cell (55 WHr) Li-Ion
Minimum storage drive space	250 GB	250 GB
Power requirementsDiffers	65W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge	90W HP AC Adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Manageability features	HP 3D DriveGuard	HP 3D DriveGuard
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 secure digital	1 Express Card/54; 1 Media Card Reader An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54 (or ExpressCard/34) slot.
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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