Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs HP Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1)

66specifications compared
39differ
27identical
116known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Laptop
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Black
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
Form factor
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Clamshell
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):31.2 cm (12.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):3000 x 2000 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:No
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:16:9
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD
- Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel

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Comparison of A315-21-4824, 12-c020tu
182 specifications	A Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-4824 AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop Model A315-21-4824 View product	B HP Spectre x2 12-c020tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7560U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 12-c020tu View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.2 cm (12.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	3000 x 2000 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Edge to Edge Glass
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUs	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	A4-9120	i7-7560U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	Intel Iris Plus Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5926
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97540
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42x24x1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Audio BoostKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP OrbitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP DocumentationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Wide Vision 5MP
HP Pen ControlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	41.58 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.13 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	293.9 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	207.1 mm
HeightDiffers	21.6 mm	13.2 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	760 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.4 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.7 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes

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