Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 36identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-94Q7 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Chromebook 11 N7 C731-C599 Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160

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149 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420N3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBraswell
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDFlash
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91831
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KP
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3980 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm297.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm210 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm22 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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