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Acer Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs Acer Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 41identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Black
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • HD type
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Not supported
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:A4-5000
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 1-521 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1 TB
    • Aspire ES1-420-55MS AMD A4 A4-5000 Laptop:500 GB

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106 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A4
Processor modelDiffersA6-6310A4-5000
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket FT3
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon HD 8330
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source497 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers3500 mAh2520 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceACPI 5.0
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm245 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm29.2 mm
Height (front)Differs2.71 cm2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.71 cm2.92 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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