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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 47identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:AMD A6
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:A6-7310
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire ES1-523-694D AMD A6 A6-7310 Laptop:2 MB

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Comparison of A315-21-956Y, ES1-523-694D
87 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 A6
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A6-7310
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
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 R5AMD Radeon R4
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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 & 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
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
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 cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh36 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h5 h
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
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.8 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm24.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.46 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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