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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 39identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:i3-8130U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91K3 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Vivobook S14 S406UA-BV294 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U:2.2 GHz

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139 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i3-8130U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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
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 LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 source1
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137977
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh39 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 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 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm226.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm14.8 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 includedYesYes

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