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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Pavilion 14-BK001nv and Nitro AN515-51 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Pavilion 14-BK001nv | Nitro AN515-51 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | Acer |
| Product Family | HP Pavilion 14 | Nitro |
| Model | Pavilion 14-BK001nv | Nitro AN515-51 |
| Model Number | 14-bk001nv | — |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Gaming |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.5GHz |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | Kaby Lake | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 4 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 25 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 |
| GPU Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 23 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1242 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel capable | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | SATA III / PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 220 nits | — |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 178° degree | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | HP Wide Vision HD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Audio Technology | HP Audio Boost | Dolby Audio Premium; Acer TrueHarmony |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size island-style keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 1x1 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Realtek wireless | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | Not present | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.x Type-A | 1x USB 3.0; 2x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | — |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | — | 5.5 hours |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 135 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel power connector | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 335 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 266 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 26.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.58 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Chassis Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Lid Material | Plastic | — |
| Base Material | Plastic | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 135 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | Not claimed | — |
| IP Rating | — | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | BIOS recovery supported | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | Not claimed | — |
| EPEAT | Not claimed | — |
| TCO Certified | Not claimed | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Not claimed | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 °C | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent | Limited warranty |
Pavilion 14-BK001nv and Nitro AN515-51 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (256 GB), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year), Form Factor (Clamshell).
The main differences: Processor Model (Pavilion 14-BK001nv: Intel Core i5-7200U, Nitro AN515-51: Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.5GHz); GPU Model (Pavilion 14-BK001nv: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, Nitro AN515-51: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050); Installed Memory (Pavilion 14-BK001nv: 6 GB, Nitro AN515-51: 8 GB); Display Size (Pavilion 14-BK001nv: 14 inch, Nitro AN515-51: 15.6 inch).
Pavilion 14-BK001nv may suit users who need its differing values, while Nitro AN515-51 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
