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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 159identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total storage capacity
    • 640 GB
    • 500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • 640 GB
    • 500 GB
  • HDD speed
    • 5400 RPM
    • 7200 RPM

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163 specifications
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HP

Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop

Model dv6-2174ca

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HP

Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop

Model dv6-2177ca

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, EspressoBlack, Espresso
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-720QMi7-720QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameClarksfieldClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M774 M
Processing Die size296 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1212
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-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)8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 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
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
Maximum graphics card memory2.815 GB2.815 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
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
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareNorton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009Norton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009
Bundled software- 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- 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
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK ID4312243122
Processor codeSLBLYSLBLY
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 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 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.88 kg2.88 kg
Width378.5 mm378.5 mm
Depth258 mm258 mm
Height (front)3.4 cm3.4 cm
Height (rear)4.2 cm4.2 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width450 mm450 mm
Package depth160 mm160 mm
Package height345 mm345 mm
Package weight4.72 kg4.72 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes

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