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HP Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop vs HP ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 105identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Purple
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:i3-3110M
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:L3
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Tjunction
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:90 °C
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:105 °C
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Pavilion g6-2278sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.0
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersPurpleBlack
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.259 x 0.259 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3110Mi5-3230M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7670M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced AudioBeats Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one24 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570072056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N2SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm379.5 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm250.7 mm
HeightDiffers36.3 mm26.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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