Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 650 G2 vs HP 820 G3

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 140identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 650 G2:Silver
    • 820 G3:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 650 G2:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 820 G3:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Memory clock speed
    • 650 G2:1866 MHz
    • 820 G3:2133 MHz
  • Optical drive type
    • 650 G2:DVD Super Multi DL
    • 820 G3:No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 650 G2:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • 820 G3:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Numeric keypad
    • 650 G2:Yes
    • 820 G3:No
  • Battery technology
    • 650 G2:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
    • 820 G3:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
  • Battery capacity
    • 650 G2:48 Wh
    • 820 G3:44 Wh

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Comparison of 650 G2, 820 G3
189 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDTS Studio SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Software providedDiffersHP Client Management Solutions, HP Mobile Connect Pro, HP Noise Reduction SoftwareHP BIOSphere with HP Sure Start, HP Client Security, HP Image Assistant, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Connection Manager, HP Noise Reduction Software
HP Touchpoint ManagerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneHP Client Security, HP BIOSphereUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh44 Wh
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower on
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.31 kg1.26 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm218.9 mm
HeightDiffers27.4 mm1.89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z97Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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