Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 8530p vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE

102specifications compared
27differ
75identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 8530p:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:35.8 cm (14.1")
Processor model
- EliteBook 8530p:P8600
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:P8400
Processor frequency
- EliteBook 8530p:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- EliteBook 8530p:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:Socket 478
Stepping
- EliteBook 8530p:R1
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- EliteBook 8530p:9
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:8.5
Internal memory type
- EliteBook 8530p:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
- EliteBook 8530p:8 GB
- ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE:4 GB

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Comparison of EliteBook 8530p, ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE
129 specifications	A HP EliteBook 8530p View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (6475R1G), BE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-ROM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC	HDA 24-bit
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
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 802.11a/b/g draft-n	Intel WiFi 5100AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.75 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.86 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	263.5 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	355 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	28.2 mm	31.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	355 x 263.5 x 28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Security featuresKnown for one	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, integrated Smart Card	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	56K V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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