BLU Touch Book 9.7
#7126
HP Slate 17
#5935Category Breakdown
BLU Touch Book 9.7
HP Slate 17
Performance
36.845.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
46.258.9
Battery
37.73.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.721.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
20.425.9
Summary
- The BLU Touch Book 9.7 features a compact build with a 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, while the HP Slate 17 offers a larger 17.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Rockchip 3066 dual-core processor with 4GB RAM, whereas the HP Slate utilizes an Intel Celeron N2807 dual-core processor with 32GB RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the BLU has a 2 MP rear sensor capable of 480p video, while the HP Slate has a lower resolution 0.9 MP rear camera that can record 720p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the BLU at 6000 mAh compared to the HP Slate's 43 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Both run on Android, with the BLU on version 4.0 and the HP Slate on 4.4.2, and the HP Slate includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience, unlike the BLU.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Touch Book 9.7
HP Slate 17
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Also known as HP Slate 17-l010 All-in-One PC
Display
Size
9.7"
17.3"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1024 x 768 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~127 ppi density)
PPI
1024
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Rockchip 3066
Intel Celeron N2807
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.58 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot); SDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
0.9 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
43 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 6000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po (43 Wh, 3-cell)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
238 x 185 x 10 mm (9.37 x 7.28 x 0.39 in)
418.1 x 283.2 x 15.8 mm (16.46 x 11.15 x 0.62 in)
Weight
430 g
2005 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Snow White, Sweet Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer