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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 63identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:HD
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1 TB
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:HDD
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-986X AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of A315-21-4808, A315-21G-986X
89 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
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 threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 520
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD 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 connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacity4810 mAh4810 mAh
Battery life (max)5.5 h5.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
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
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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