Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 75identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.5 GT/s
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Pavilion dv6-3052nr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:45 nm
    • Pavilion dv7-6178us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm

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Comparison of dv6-3052nr, dv7-6178us
174 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — 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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1D2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1220
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650AMD Radeon HD 6490M
Graphics card familyDiffersATIAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AdvancedBeats Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
LightScribeDiffersYesNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security 2011
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312252219
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers55 Wh100 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower on
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.51 kg3.05 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source416 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
Width (imperial)Differs37.8 cm (14.9")41.6 cm (16.4")
Depth (imperial)Differs24.5 cm (9.65")27.5 cm (10.8")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.07 cm (1.21")3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.48 cm (1.37")3.61 cm (1.42")
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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