Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) vs HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation

125specifications compared
45differ
80identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):30.7 cm (12.1")
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1280 x 800 pixels
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):SL9400
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:T9400
Processor frequency
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1.86 GHz
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):BGA 956
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:Socket 479
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):17 W
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):7.1
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:9.5
Internal memory
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1 GB
- EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:2 GB

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Comparison of EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR), EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
157 specifications	A HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product	B HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SL9400	T9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7.1	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technology	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700M
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.384 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10/100/1000 NIC	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Y	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsDiffers	2 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 battery connector; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power	4 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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Pointing Stick	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeDiffers	101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys	Full-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent	HP 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 systemsDiffers	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	No	No
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 State	No	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 Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
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)	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)	No	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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	36689	35562
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGEK
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Differs	6.5 h	4.2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionDiffers	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2 (disabled where use is restricted by law), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer f	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35, 5 - 35	-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95, 5 - 90	5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	ENERGY STAR	MCAD: 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
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	290 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	212 mm	282 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	290 x 212 x 28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.74 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	120 GB 5400 rpm SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA, SATA (5400 rpm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	Intel GMA 4500MHD	NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features6 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	6-cell (44 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	80 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge	External 150W or 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
Power supply typeKnown for one	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	56K	V.92
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for one	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionDiffers	HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base, HP External MultiBay II	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 Express Card/54; 1 secure digital An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54.	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Optional external Multibay II devices	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsDiffers	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, 1	AC

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