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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 34identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Laptop
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-96PZ AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-80AS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8850U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of A315-21-96PZ, SP515-51GN-80AS
113 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i7-8850U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
Camera1 differ
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
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneTurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h10 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm258.1 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm17.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.79 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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