Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 50identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:A12-9730P
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-90VF AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-11CP AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:2 MB

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Comparison of A315-21-90VF, AN515-41-11CP
100 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
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
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A12-9730P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FP4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one28 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one32-bit, 64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R7
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h6 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm26.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.67 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.67 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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