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NEC LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs NEC LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook

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  • 160specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 142identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Laptop
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:Ultrabook
  • Touchscreen
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:No
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:Yes
  • Processor family
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ550/BAB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
    • LaVie Hybrid Zero HZ750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Ultrabook:4 MB

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorConvertible (Folder)Convertible (Folder)
Display1 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeQuad HDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of HDDs installed00
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.007 GB3.839 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerYAMAHAYAMAHA
Speaker power1 W1 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.9 MP0.9 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)867 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard number of keys8585
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521285214
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR23W
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Differs5.9 h9 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight926 g926 g
Width319 mm319 mm
DepthDiffers212 mm217 mm
Height16.9 mm16.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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