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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 47identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:12 GB
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-4808 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1 TB
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB

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Comparison of A315-21-4808, R542BA-DM036T
101 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
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
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA4-9120A9-9420
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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
Network1 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh38 Wh
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
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm23.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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