HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Dell Latitude E6420

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HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook and Dell Latitude E6420. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Difference between HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook and Dell Latitude E6420

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HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Dell Latitude E6420 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 3.2 cm 35.2 cm x 24.1 cm x 3.24 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.07 kg
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features HD anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2430M / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express Mobile Intel QM67 Express
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 1333 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 250 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM removable DVD±RW
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Microphone
Codec IDT 92HD80 -
Compliant Standards SRS Premium Sound, High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP -
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80 -
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 18.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Antimicrobial protection, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
Modem
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Dock
USB 2.0/eSATA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Software Included HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP DayStarter, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, HP SoftPaq Download Manager (free download), PDF Complete Special Edition (60 days trial), Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription), HP Connection Manager 4.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Latitude E6420
Dockable Yes Yes
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP File Sanitizer -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
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