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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) vs HP EliteBook 8740w mobil arbetsstation

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 93identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
    • 43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • i7-640LM
    • i7-620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.93 GHz
    • 3.33 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.13 GHz
    • 2.66 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 25 W
    • 35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 16
    • 20

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Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-640LMi7-620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.66 GHz
L3 cacheKnown for one4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1620
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one160 GB
HDD capacityDiffers160 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one160 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers266 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs566 MHz766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh definition audio; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated speakers; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute Combo headphone/microphone jack
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneIntegrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless TechnologyMobile Broadband GPS
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one3G
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
TV-in portKnown for oneNo
I/O portsKnown for oneIncluding one powered USB 2.0 port; Fourth USB 2.0 port available on configurations with 2.5-inch hard drive 3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA-in
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drains; HP DuraKeys; HP Night Light shines directly on keyboard for low-light conditions
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356343560
Processor codeDiffersSLBMKSLBPE
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one68 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one150 h
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneHP ProtectTools Security Manager; Integrated Smart Card Reader; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; DriveLock Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP Prote
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers282.2 mm397.5 mm
DepthDiffers213.4 mm285.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one282.2 x 213.4 x 28 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.38 lb
WeightKnown for one3.57 kg
HeightKnown for one36.5 mm
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneMicrosoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) capable
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel HD Graphics
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one160 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA II, SATA II (5400 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneHP 6-cell (62 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one80 GB
Power requirementsDiffers65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge100/240V
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Modem typeKnown for one30,7 cm (12.1") diagonal LED-backlit WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800); Ambient Light Sensor
Manageability featuresKnown for oneHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Core i5 with vPro/Intel Core i7 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP 2540 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio support; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated mono speaker; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Combo headphone/mic jack
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 2AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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