Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre x2 12-c018tu vs HP Spectre x2 12-c021tu

129specifications compared
13differ
116identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:i5-7260U
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:i7-7560U
Processor boost frequency
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:3.4 GHz
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:2.2 GHz
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:2.4 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
Total storage capacity
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:256 GB
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:512 GB
Total SSDs capacity
- Spectre x2 12-c018tu:256 GB
- Spectre x2 12-c021tu:512 GB

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Comparison of Spectre x2 12-c018tu, Spectre x2 12-c021tu
143 specifications	A HP Spectre x2 12-c018tu View product	B HP Spectre x2 12-c021tu View product
Designidentical
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	31.2 cm (12.3")	31.2 cm (12.3")
Display resolution	3000 x 2000 pixels	3000 x 2000 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Display glass type	Edge to Edge Glass	Edge to Edge Glass
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7260U	i7-7560U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	9.5 W	9.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1866 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory form factor	On-board	On-board
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel Iris Plus Graphics	Intel Iris Plus Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640	Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5926
Audioidentical
Audio system	Bang & Olufsen	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97540
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 x 1.3 mm	42x24x1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	41.58 Wh	41.58 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.13 kg	1.13 kg
Width	293.9 mm	293.9 mm
Depth	207.1 mm	207.1 mm
Height	13.2 mm	13.2 mm
Weight (tablet mode)	760 g	760 g
Width (tablet mode)	29.4 cm	29.4 cm
Depth (tablet mode)	20.7 cm	20.7 cm
Height (tablet mode)	7.7 mm	7.7 mm

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