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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 64identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:6 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.25 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SSD
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HDD+SSD
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Not available
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD Radeon 520
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-91XZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Intel® HD Graphics 620
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-97M8 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD Radeon R5

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Comparison of A315-21-91XZ, A315-21G-97M8
100 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
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
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD A9AMD A9
Processor generation7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelA9-9420A9-9420
Processor cores22
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 520
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620AMD Radeon R5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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 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
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 quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.1 kg2.1 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height21.6 mm21.6 mm
Height (front)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Height (rear)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington

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