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HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC vs HP EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 106identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:i5-520M
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:i7-620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:2.93 GHz
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:3.33 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:2.4 GHz
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:3 MB
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:BGA 956
    • EliteBook WD921EA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop:BGA 1288

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Comparison of EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC, WD921EA
185 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Graphite
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi7-620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1820
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology, YYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 DisplayPort; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 1394a; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 eSATA; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drainUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, HP SkyRoom, Microsoft Office Professional 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; SUSE Linux Enterprise 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734143560
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPE
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 Wh
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, 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 ProtectToUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one374 x 252 x 32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 90W HP Smart AC Adapter (travel use), HP Fast Charge 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Monitor Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook StandUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one250 GB 7200 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State DriveUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneNVIDIA NVS 5100Unknown — not stated by the source

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