Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 840 G2 Touch Win8 US vs Lenovo ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss

153specifications compared
33differ
120identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:Black, Silver
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:Black
Display diagonal
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:35.6 cm (14")
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:31.8 cm (12.5")
Touchscreen
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:Yes
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:No
Display surface
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:Gloss
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:Matt
Processor family
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:i7-5600U
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:i5-5300U
Processor boost frequency
- 840 G2 Touch Win8 US:3.2 GHz
- ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of 840 G2 Touch Win8 US, ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss
176 specifications	A HP 840 G2 Touch Win8 US View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X250 DOS Swiss View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Gloss	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-5600U	i5-5300U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-5600 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i5-5300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card ID	0x1616	0x1616
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon R7 M260X	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	DTS Studio Sound	Dolby Advanced v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Trackpad	Trackpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Swiss
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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	14 nm	14 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	No	No
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 Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85215	85213
Processor codeDiffers	SR23V	SR23X
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	3+3
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	307 mm
DepthDiffers	236 mm	209 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise	Home office, Small Business

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