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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 47identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:HD
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:A9-9410
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:HDD
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 TB
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:500 GB
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-998S AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
    • Aspire E E5-523G-9794 AMD A9 A9-9410 Laptop:Yes

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98 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD A9AMD A9
Processor generation7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A9-9410
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one28 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 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 familyAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — 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
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 365 Personal Kaspersky Internet Security 2017Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.23 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm3.02 cm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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