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HP Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 100identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:No
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:HD+
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:i7-3632QM
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U

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207 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.197 x 0.197 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one200:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3632QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-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
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7670MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDHT
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Trial softwareDiffersSymantec Norton Internet Security 2013Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareDiffers- Dolby Advanced Audio - HP Connected Music - HP Connected Photo - HP Coolsense - HP ProtectSmart - HP Connected ePrint - Cyberlink Power DVD - Windows Live EssentialsFruit Ninja Rara Amazon Kindle AccuWeather SugarSync
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145865707
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions5 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers-15 - 3048 m0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers-15 - 12192 m0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.98 kg1.58 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm313 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers36.8 mm20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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