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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 49identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Black
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:6 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-63VL AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:12 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R7GZ AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:32 GB

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93 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUsAMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffersA6-92202500U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 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 installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon RX 560X
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon Vega 8
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm26.8 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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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