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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 52identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:A12-9730P
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-996B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-41-18B6 AMD A12 A12-9730P Laptop:2 MB

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93 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A12-9730P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 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 capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon RX 550
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 graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R7
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
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 & interfaces1 differ
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 quantityDiffers01
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 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 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 readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm26.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.67 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.67 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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