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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 34identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Black
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:HD
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160

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150 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackGold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersA4-9120N3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBraswell
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDFlash
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91831
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KP
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3920 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm236.6 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm17 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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