Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

132specifications compared
31differ
101identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
Processor family
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor frequency
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
Maximum internal memory
- Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:16 GB
- IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB

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Comparison of DV6-6118n, Z570A
159 specifications	A HP Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model DV6-6118n View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad Z570A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model Z570A View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.696 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	DHT	SRS PS
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	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	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	55 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Power on	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.54 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	246.6 mm	250 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.12 cm	2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.53 cm	3.55 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	37.8 cm (14.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.7 cm (9.71")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	3.12 cm (1.23")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.53 cm (1.39")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

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