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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 46identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:AMD A6
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:A6-9210
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SSD
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:HDD
  • Number of SSDs installed
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1
    • Aspire E E5-523G-61ML AMD A6 A6-9210 Laptop:0

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90 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A6
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A6-9210
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 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
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon R5 M430
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R4
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.4 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm30.2 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm3.02 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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