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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 73identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4542 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD Radeon R3
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-9188 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD Radeon R5

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Comparison of A315-21-4542, A315-21-9188
81 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA4-9120A9-9420
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R3AMD Radeon R5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolution640 x 480 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity3220 mAh3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.1 kg2.1 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height21.6 mm21.6 mm
Height (front)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Height (rear)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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