Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 + Case

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 31identical
  • 118known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:i7-720QM
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:T5870
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:4
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:6 MB
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Smart Cache
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Socket 988
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
  • Processor lithography
    • Pavilion dv6-2177ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:45 nm
    • ThinkPad SL510 + Case:65 nm

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185 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, EspressoUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMT5870
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarksfieldUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1210
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.815 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
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 sourceHigh Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothYesYes
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 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
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
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312237034
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLAZR
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm387 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm247 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.90
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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