Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

130specifications compared
61differ
69identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:Black
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Metallic
Display diagonal
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:30.7 cm (12.1")
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:1280 x 800 pixels
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:16:10
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:16:9
Processor family
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:i7-640LM
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor boost frequency
- EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM:2.93 GHz
- IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of QL497US#ABA, Z570
175 specifications	A HP EliteBook QL497US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640LM Model QL497US#ABA View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model Z570 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Metallic
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-640LM	i5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	C2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	23
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	160 GB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	266 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	566 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HP Premier Sound	HD
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® QM57 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee VirusScan Plus 10, OneKey Rescue System, OneKey Theater, Lenovo Readycomm, ooVoo, Adobe Reader, Windows Live Toolbar, CyberLink YouCam, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, Veriface, Lenovo Energy Management software, Cyberlink Power2Go, Lenovo DirectShare, DDNI 2.0
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43563	52224
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBMK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS	HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE, IT Eco	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.53 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	282.2 mm	375.9 mm
DepthDiffers	213.4 mm	248.9 mm
HeightDiffers	28 mm	35.5 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 cm (9.8")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.56 cm (1.4")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	375.9 x 248.9 x 35.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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