Dv4 3016Tx "6750m" vs Dv4 5008TX "630m" which to get?

Ok now this is confusing i went to the market and shortlisted two very similar models "Dv4 3016TX and Dv4 5008TX". Both are similar in volume but the 5008TX is newer and has speakers above the keyboard where as the 3016TX has them below the keyboard.

The 5008TX also has a woofer which is not very strong which the 3016TX does not. Spec-wise both are similar as you can see under:

DV4 3016TX:

Processor 2nd Generation Core i5
Variant 2410M
Chipset Intel HM65 Express
Brand Intel
Clock Speed 2.3 GHz
Cache 3 MB (Smart Cache)
Memory
Expandable Memory Up to 8 GB
Memory Slots 2 (Unused Slots 0)
System Memory 4 GB DDR3
Storage
Hardware Interface SATA
RPM 5400
HDD Capacity 500 GB
Optical Disk Drive
Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti Drive with Double Layer Support
Platform
Architecture 64-bit
Operating System Windows 7 Home Basic
Display
Screen Size 14.0 Inch
Resolution 1366 x 768 Pixel
Screen Type High-Definition LED Display
Graphics
Dedicated Graphics Memory Type DDR5
Dedicated Graphics Memory Capacity 1 GB
Graphic Processor AMD Radeon 6750M Ultra Fast
Input
Web Camera HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
Pointer Device Multi-Touch Touchpad
Keyboard Full size island-style keyboard
Audio
Internal Mic Digital Microphone
Speakers Altec Lansing speakers
Communication
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
Power
Battery Backup Up to 3 hours
Power Supply 90 W AC Adapter
Battery Cell 6 cell
Ports/Slots
USB Port 1 x USB 2.0 & 2 x USB 3.0
Mic In Yes
RJ45 LAN Yes
VGA Port Yes
Multi Card Slot Yes
Accessories
Other HP Cool Sense Technology senses when the user is mobile or stationery
Machine Dimensions
Weight 2.22 Kg
Dimension 238 x 340 x 28.1 mm
Color Espresso Black



DV4 5008TX:

Processor 2nd Generation Core i5
Variant 2450M
Chipset Intel HM77
Brand Intel
Clock Speed 2.5 GHz
Cache 3 MB (Smart Cache)
Memory
Expandable Memory Up to 16 GB
Memory Slots 2 (Unused Slots 0)
System Memory 6 GB DDR3
Storage
Hardware Interface SATA
RPM 5400
HDD Capacity 640 GB
Optical Disk Drive
Read/Write Speed 8x
Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD/RW with Double Layer
Platform
Architecture 64-bit
Operating System Windows 7 Home Basic
Display
Screen Size 14.0 Inch
Resolution 1366 x 768 Pixel
Screen Type LED Backlit Widescreen Display
Graphics
Dedicated Graphics Memory Type DDR3
Dedicated Graphics Memory Capacity 2 GB
Graphic Processor NVIDIA GeForce 630M
Input
Web Camera HD Webcam
Pointer Device TouchPad with Multitouch Gesture Support (Pinch and Scroll)
Keyboard Dura-coat Island-Style Keyboard
Audio
Internal Mic Digital Microphone
Speakers Beats Audio (Dual Speakers with Internal Subwoofer)
Communication
Ethernet 10/100/1000 LAN
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.0 + HS
Power
Battery Backup Up to 3 hours
Power Supply 90 W AC Adapter
Battery Cell 6 cell Lithium-Ion
Ports/Slots
USB Port 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Mic In Yes
RJ45 LAN Yes
HDMI Port Yes
VGA Port Yes
Multi Card Slot Yes
Security
Lock Port Yes
Machine Dimensions
Weight 2.17 Kg
Dimension 343.9 x 233.9 x 33.5 mm
Color Black Licorice





The 5008TX is larger in almost every dimension, the 630M is really a relabeled 540M so its weaker to a 6750M. The extra HDD space is not a big bonus both laptops are around the $1K mark with the 3016TX being cheaper. These are the only two laptops i want to buy.

 

The interesting thing is, my machine, a dv4-3006tx, combines the 5008tx's HDD with everything else on the 3016tx.

I am assuming the 3006tx and 3016tx share the same basic chassis, and yes, my 3006tx also has its speakers on bottom front edge. They output decent sound, although a tad on the weak side as far as volume goes, but perfectly serviceable for a game of Mass Effect when cranked up to >80%.

I would say it's a dead heat between these two - in terms of things that would matter to me, only the GPU spells any real difference. My vote would go for the "older" machine, the 3016tx.