Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop vs Samsung X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

99specifications compared
47differ
52identical
97known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Black
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:i7-720QM
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
Processor cores
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:4
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
Processor threads
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:8
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
Processor frequency
- Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1.6 GHz
- X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz

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Comparison of dv7-3105ea, NP-X520-PB02UK
196 specifications	A HP Pavilion dv7-3105ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop Model dv7-3105ea View product	B Samsung X NP-X520-PB02UK laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Model NP-X520-PB02UK View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	SU7300
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound	Intel HD Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Professional 2007, McAfee Virus Scan
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5900 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 65%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15 - 12192 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.52 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	412.6 mm	381.9 mm
DepthDiffers	277 mm	256 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.5 cm	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.32 cm	3.24 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	345 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GS45 Express
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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