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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 44identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD E
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:E2-6110
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire E E5-521-26LT AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:2 MB

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Comparison of A315-21-956Y, E5-521-26LT
86 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD E
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420E2-6110
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
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 R2
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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 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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.5 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm30.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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