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HP Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs HP Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 128identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Red
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:300:1
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:200:1
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion g6-2158sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Pavilion g7-2153sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2.4 GHz

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.197 x 0.197 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs300:1200:1
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2370M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
L3 cache3 MB3 MB
L2 cache3 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Microsoft Office Starter - HP Setup Manager - HP Recovery Manager - HP CoolSense - HP ProtectSmart - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Evernote - Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853442
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.5 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.98 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers36.3 mm36.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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