Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U vs LG U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U

124specifications compared
27differ
97identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:White
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:White, Black
Display diagonal
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:35.6 cm (14")
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:i7-7500U
Processor frequency
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:2.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:4 MB
Total storage capacity
- Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:256 GB
- U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:1.25 TB

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Comparison of 14Z970-TA3WK, 15UD470-KX7SE
144 specifications	A LG Z series 14Z970-TA3WK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Model 14Z970-TA3WK View product	B LG U series 15UD470-KX7SE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Model 15UD470-KX7SE View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	White	White, Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7100U	i7-7500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
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	1000 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 ID	0x5916	0x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	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)	Yes	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® Insider™	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95442	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZW	SR2ZV
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	60 Hz	60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	860 g	1.99 kg
WidthDiffers	323 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	212 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	16.5 mm	20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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