Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop vs HP DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300

100specifications compared
56differ
44identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor family
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:i5-540M
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:SU2300
Processor threads
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:4
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:2
Processor frequency
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:2.53 GHz
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:1.2 GHz
Processor cache
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:3 MB
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:1 MB
Processor cache type
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:Smart Cache
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:L2
Processor lithography
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:32 nm
- DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300:45 nm

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Comparison of 8540p, DM1-1020SL
170 specifications	A HP EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop Model 8540p View product	B HP DM1-1020SL Intel® Celeron® SU2300 Model DM1-1020SL View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300:1
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-540M	SU2300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.07 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Celeron Processor SU2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB ParityDiffers	No	Yes
SteppingDiffers	C2	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	19	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, XD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100M	Intel® GMA 4500M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.309 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Altoparlanti Altec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology, Y	Intel 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsKnown for one	2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 DisplayPort; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 1394a; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 eSATA; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® QM57 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Spill-resistant keyboard with drain	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, HP SkyRoom, Microsoft Office Professional 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; SUSE Linux Enterprise 11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43544	42779
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1/4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGSB
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	McAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, 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 LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	1.46 kg
WidthDiffers	373.5 mm	289 mm
DepthDiffers	251.5 mm	204 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.24 cm	1.98 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	374 x 252 x 32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.06 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	NVIDIA NVS 5100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	External 90W HP Smart AC Adapter (travel use), HP Fast Charge 8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem typeKnown for one	56K V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Monitor Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 Media Card Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	440 x 110 x 260 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg

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