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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 58identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:A12-9720P
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-92ZB AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-16ZV AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:256 GB

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Comparison of A315-21-92ZB, A515-41G-16ZV
90 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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A12-9720P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon RX 540
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R7
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
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 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 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalian
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm263 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

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