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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 44identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:A10-9600P
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-97JA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire E E5-553G-T4M1 AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:32 GB

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87 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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A10
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A10-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A10-9600P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
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 installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon R7 M440
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
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
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantityDiffers01
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh2800 mAh
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.23 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
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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