Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

70specifications compared
28differ
42identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Grey
Display resolution
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor model
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
Processor cores
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8
Processor frequency
- Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
- Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of A315-21-969V, SF315-41-R69U
88 specifications	A Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-969V AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model A315-21-969V View product	B Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R69U AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop Model SF315-41-R69U View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A9	AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs	AMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffers	A9-9420	2500U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	AMD Radeon Vega 8
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4810 mAh	3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	370.5 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	21.6 mm	18.9 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.16 cm	1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.16 cm	1.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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