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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Pavilion 15 vs IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Pavilion 15 and IdeaPad 720S-14IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP Pavilion 15⁩

⁦Pavilion 15⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand HP Lenovo
Product Family Pavilion IdeaPad
Model ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 720S-14IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Budget Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Intel
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.5 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.1 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer AMD NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce 940MX⁩
GPU Architecture Maxwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Resolution ⁦4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via DisplayPort; 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats ⁦4-in-1 Card Reader⁩
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p (1.0 MP)⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x JBL speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 1.5 W⁩
Audio Technology JBL; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 4.1
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.0 Type-A (one Always On Charging)⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦Thunderbolt 3 / DisplayPort 1.2a / Power Delivery⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦HDMI 1.4b⁩
DisplayPort Output ⁦DisplayPort 1.2a via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦55 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦14 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C
USB-C Charging Yes
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦320.7 mm⁩
Depth ⁦222.8 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦15.9 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.5 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Pavilion 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad 720S-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Ryzen 5⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Pavilion 15 and IdeaPad 720S-14IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Pavilion 15 and IdeaPad 720S-14IKB?

Pavilion 15 and IdeaPad 720S-14IKB share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩), Primary Storage Type (SSD).

The main differences: Processor Model (Pavilion 15: ⁦Ryzen 5⁩, IdeaPad 720S-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Pavilion 15: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad 720S-14IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Pavilion 15: ⁦512 GB⁩, IdeaPad 720S-14IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Pavilion 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad 720S-14IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.