Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq 6730b vs HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)

121specifications compared
39differ
82identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Compaq 6730b:P8400
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):P8600
Processor frequency
- Compaq 6730b:2.26 GHz
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- Compaq 6730b:Socket 478
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):Socket 479
Stepping
- Compaq 6730b:M0
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Compaq 6730b:8.5
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):9
Processor technology
- Compaq 6730b:Intel Centrino 2
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Total storage capacity
- Compaq 6730b:160 GB
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):250 GB
HDD speed
- Compaq 6730b:5400 RPM
- EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR):7200 RPM

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Comparison of Compaq 6730b, EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)
150 specifications	A HP Compaq 6730b View product	B HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)View product
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	9
Processor technologyDiffers	Intel Centrino 2	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Y	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Networking typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsDiffers	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel GE45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Genuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit, Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLGDZ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35 °C	0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-40 - 80 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.86 kg
WidthDiffers	356 mm	355 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	263.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State Drive
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	Intel GMA 4500MHD	ATI Mobility FireGL V5700
Other features4 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Power requirementsDiffers	90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery	External 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem typeDiffers	56K	V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Docking solutionDiffers	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port replicator (all sold separately)	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Protection toolsDiffers	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, optional integrated HP Fingerprint Sensor, optional integrated Smart Card Reader replaces ExpressCard)	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Special featuresKnown for one	Touch-sensitive controls	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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