Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC vs HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation

Add a product
  • 55specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 37identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:38.1 cm (15")
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1024 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:4:3
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1.86 GHz
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:2.13 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:0.5 GB
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR-SDRAM
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 900
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
  • Audio system
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:ADI AC '97 CODEC
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:HP Premier•Sound 16-bit

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC, PG818EA
123 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source770
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDothan
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersADI AC '97 CODECHP Premier•Sound 16-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, BluetoothIntel LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers21
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity11
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one1 x dockingUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersInterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager Software, HP ProtectTools HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVDHP One-Touch Button Software HP Mobile Print Driver Synaptics Touchpad Driver HP Help & Support HP Wireless Assistant Sonic RecordNow! InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player InterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring; HP Client Manager Software Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27597
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL868
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg2.77 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 267 x 30 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Type I/II PCMCIA
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP docking, HP Advanced docking, HP Multibay IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons