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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC vs HP G62-a18ED Notebook PC

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 43identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:AMD V
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:AMD Athlon II
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:V140
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:P320
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:2.3 GHz
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:0.512 MB
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:1 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:2 GB
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:3 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:1 x 2 GB
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC:8 GB
    • G62-a18ED Notebook PC:4 GB

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Comparison of Compaq Presario CQ56-160SD Notebook PC, G62-a18ED Notebook PC
63 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersAMD VAMD Athlon II
Processor modelDiffersV140P320
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.893 GB1.534 GB
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresEthernet, Fast EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD RS880MAMD RS880M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg2.2 kg
Width374 mm374 mm
Depth246 mm246 mm
Height (front)Differs3.28 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.78 cm3.68 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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