Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop vs Samsung R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 64identical
  • 83known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Black, Espresso
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:i7-720QM
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:4
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv6-2174ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:8
    • R R780 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4

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Comparison of dv6-2174ca, R780
194 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, EspressoRed
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1217
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.815 GB1.024 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11bg/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers21
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009Unknown — 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 PlayerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312243537
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.84 kg
WidthKnown for one378.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one258 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source411.4 x 272.8 x 39.8 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.72 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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