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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 53identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:128 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:256 GB
  • SSD capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:128 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R8ZC AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:256 GB

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84 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsAMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffersA9-94202500U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon Vega 8
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolution640 x 480 pixels640 x 480 pixels
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 & interfacesidentical
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacity4810 mAh4810 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.3 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm262.8 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm25 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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