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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 67identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:HDD
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Not available
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-49KY AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD Radeon 520

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Comparison of A315-21-996B, A315-21G-49KY
89 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 A4
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A4-9120
Processor cores22
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
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
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 520
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R3
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolution640 x 480 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacity4810 mAh4810 mAh
Battery life (max)5.5 h5.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.1 kg2.1 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height21.6 mm21.6 mm
Height (front)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Height (rear)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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