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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP Notebook - 15-bw086na

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 43identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:AMD E
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:E2-9000e
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:2 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-956Y AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:128 GB
    • Notebook - 15-bw086na:1 TB

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105 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD E
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420E2-9000e
Processor cores22
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
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 familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R2
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Studio Sound
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h11 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight2.1 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm253.8 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm23.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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