Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop

99specifications compared
12differ
87identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:Black, Espresso
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
Number of battery cells
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:6
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:8
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:5 - 35 °C
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:5 - 95%
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:5 - 65%
Weight
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:2.88 kg
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:3.52 kg
Width
- Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:378.5 mm
- Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop:412.6 mm

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Comparison of dv6-2128ca, dv7-3148ca
138 specifications	A HP Pavilion dv6-2128ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop Model dv6-2128ca View product	B HP Pavilion dv7-3148ca AMD Turion II Dual Core M520 Laptop Model dv7-3148ca View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Espresso	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor family	AMD Turion II Dual Core	AMD Turion II Dual Core
Processor model	M520	M520
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	Socket S1	Socket S1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4200	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4200
Discrete graphics card memory	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
On-board graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	2	2
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- HP MediaSmart Suite - HP Setup - HP Advisor - HP Support Assistant - HP ProtectSmart - Cyberlink DVD Suite - Windows Media center - Windows Live Applications - HP Games Console - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Microsoft Internet Explorer - Windows Live Messenger - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 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)Differs	5 - 95%	5 - 65%
Operating altitude	-15 - 3048 m	-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15 - 12192 m	-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	3.52 kg
WidthDiffers	378.5 mm	412.6 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	277 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.4 cm	3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.2 cm	4.32 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	450 mm	450 mm
Package depth	160 mm	160 mm
Package height	345 mm	345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	4.72 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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