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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 84identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 40.6 cm (16")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Intel® Core™2 Quad
  • Processor model
    • T6500
    • Q9000
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB

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HP

Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop

Model dv6-1238ca

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HP

Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop

Model dv7-2173ca

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Quad
Processor modelDiffersT6500Q9000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket L1
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingDiffersR0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.57.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4530AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.79 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium Sound3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs22
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3931140480
Processor codeDiffersSLGF4SLGEJ
Processor package sizeKnown for one35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 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)Differs5 - 95%5 - 65%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.1 cm4.32 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width450 mm450 mm
Package depth160 mm160 mm
Package height345 mm345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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