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HP EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 70identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:16:10
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:16:9
  • Processor generation
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:i5-540M
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:3.07 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:1.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:2.5 GT/s
    • ThinkPad Edge E220s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:5 GT/s

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Comparison of SM396UP#ABA, E220s
171 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-540Mi5-2537M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.07 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1914
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHP Premier SoundHD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4354454619
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03W
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSHDD, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, IT EcoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.53 kg1.46 kg
WidthDiffers282.2 mm313 mm
DepthDiffers213.4 mm213.5 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm21.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.3 cm (12.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.4 cm (8.41")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 cm (0.86")
Other features1 differ
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterpriseHome office, Small Business
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source

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