compare elitebook 8570p and 8570w

[lward76]

I want to know the differences between the HP Elitebook 8570p and the HP Elitebook 8570w

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

There are many differences depending on the product (ie model) which is a combination of many options (CPU, RAM, video card, display ...) . You can config 2 machines which are very close and you can't see which one is which. Basically the p machines are for portable and lighter, the w machines are for workstation and could be heavier. Here are 2 datasheets:

   http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmisc/vac/us/product_pdfs/HP_EliteBook_8570p_datasheet.pdf

   http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/workstations/images/datasheet_8570w.pdf

Hope this helps.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the quickspecs for both PC's

8570p:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14304_na/14304_na.pdf

8570w:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14315_na/14315_na.pdf

My non-technical analysis is this:

The 8570p is lighter and can only be upgraded to 16 GB of memory and offers different graphics than the 8570w. 

The 8570w is a mobile workstation rather than a laptop. It can take up to 32 GB of memory with a quad core processor, and has more robust graphics.  You pay for this in that the notebook is about a pound heavier.

Compare the above spec links and you can determine which model is better suited for your needs.

Paul

[lward76]

What is the significance of a "Workstation" vs. a laptop/notebook?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Normally a workstation offers better graphics, is a more powerful PC, and has a higher wattage power supply to handle the demands of the more robust hardware.

It normally has more ports than a notebook has.

It is more like a desktop PC than a notebook as far as its capabilities.

You can also expect to pay more for the workstation.

[gio922]

HP!  I am so dissapointed that the HP8570P  I purchased does not have a keyboard back light.  Now I think I have found that the 8570w does have a back light on the keyboard.  

Am I able to upgrade the keyboard on my 8570P to the keyboard used in the 8570w?

Please please let me know asap! 

Thanks!

[UniProg]

Hello gio922,

Your EliteBook is a Business model.  Your issue would be best answered on the HP Enterprise Business Community Forum

Good luck!