All categories
Phones & WearablesView all 31

Departments

Phones & WearablesComputers & TabletsComponents & StorageNetworkingPrinting & OfficePower & ChargingTV, Audio & VideoGaming, Toys & RobotsKitchen AppliancesHome AppliancesPersonal Care & HealthSmart Home & SecurityCar & MobilityTools & GardenCameras & Photo

Shopping country

Browse

All categoriesCompare products

Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) vs HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)

Add a product
  • 126specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 77identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • SL9400
    • P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.86 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 956
    • Socket 479
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 25 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 7.1
    • 9

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only
154 specifications
A

HP

EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
B

HP

EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersSL9400P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
SteppingKnown for oneR1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.19
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino w/ vProIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers160 GB80 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one120 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDAMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader SoftwareHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Audio includedDiffersHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, YIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
I/O portsDiffers2 USB 2.0 ports (3 USB 2.0 ports when configured without integrated optical drive), VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-454 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management AgentHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsDiffersGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3668935568
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGDZ
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35, 5 - 350 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95, 5 - 905 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2.86 kg
WidthDiffers282 mm355 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm263.5 mm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one282.3 x 214.3 x 25.2 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive typeDiffers120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II250 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm)SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State Drive
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersIntel GMA X4500HDATI Mobility FireGL V5700
Other features8 differ
Battery typeDiffers6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers80 GB250 GB
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion batteryExternal 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYes
Modem typeDiffers56KV.92
Docking solutionDiffersHP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffersSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slotSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsDiffersHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card ReaderHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1AC
Power supply typeKnown for oneExternal 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Manageability featuresKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devices
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons