1.硬件：
硬件方面，如名称所示，仅仅是计算机的物理部分时所需的函数，必要开展的活动，影响生产质量和数量。
2. 设备：
顾名思义，设备是特定用途所需的物理资源，对于降低与工作场所危险相关的风险非常重要，从而提供更安全、更健康的工作环境。
硬件和设备的区别：
| Hardware | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Hardware are physical equipment’s of computer. | Equipment are physical resources to equip a thing. |
| It is used to manufacture or operate business. | It consist of tools used to achieve a particular or specific objective. |
| Features of hardware includes weight, processor, disk space, memory of appliance, etc. | Features of equipment includes maintainability, tangibility, durability, etc. |
| Benefits of hardware includes reduce costs by automating tasks, improve customer service, less prone to failure, produce faster boot up time, etc. | Benefits of equipment’s include save time, grab more opportunities, save money, requires less labor, less manpower needed, etc. |
| Type of hardware includes monitor, CPU, Expansion cards, power supply unit, etc. | Type of equipment’s includes telefax equipment, typewriters, test equipment’s, construction equipment’s, etc. |
| Its main purpose is provide support to major functions i.e. input, process, output and storage. | Its main purpose is to maintain top functionality and minimize breakdowns as well as enhance performance. |
| Factors that are needed to be considered while selecting hardware includes management, organization, quality and price, technical support, ease of use, etc. | Factors that are needed to be considered while selecting equipment includes size of equipment, use in future projects, past performance, service support, operating requirements, suitability for job conditions, etc. |