HP PC Hardware Diagnostics vs MemTest86
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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| Figure | HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | MemTest86 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $6.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 11 |
| Spec score · Hardware Diagnostic Software | 7.2 (#18) | 8.8 (#1) |
| Purpose | HP provides diagnostic software to test computer hardware components and confirm hardware failures. | MemTest86 boots from USB and tests computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns. |
| Support | HP’s diagnostics support page directs users who receive a 24-digit failure code to enter it with their product number to start a repair process. | Free users receive a public forum, while Pro and Site users receive phone, email and forum support plus 12 months of upgrades. |
| Test coverage | The documented component tests include processor, memory, storage, power, audio, Bluetooth, fan, keyboard, mouse or touchpad, network, and video tests. | The product page lists 14 test algorithms, including SIMD, Row Hammer, and DMA tests. |
Plans
MemTest86
- Pro Site Edition$5,557, paid once
- MemTest86 Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Free EditionFree
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro USB Drive$144, paid once
- Pro USB Flash Drive$144, paid once
- Site Edition$5,557, paid once
In their own words
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
MemTest86
MemTest86 is a bootable utility that checks computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns. It runs from a USB drive without an installed operating system, although Windows, Linux, or an Intel-based Mac can be used to create that drive. Version 11.7 requires UEFI firmware and x86 or ARM64 hardware, and does not support Apple Silicon M-series Macs. Its listed coverage includes 14 algorithms, such as SIMD, Row Hammer, and DMA tests, and support for DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR4, LPDDR5(x), ECC, CDIMM, and CAMM2 memory. It can create customizable HTML reports and, on supported configurations, decode an error address to identify a failed DIMM or chip. The Free Edition supports up to 16 CPU cores; Pro supports up to 512 and adds automation and custom tests. Site Edition adds PXE-based LAN deployment and Management Console integration. The Free Edition costs nothing; Pro Download costs $116, paid once.