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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 41identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:HD
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Full HD
  • Panel type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:LCD
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:IPS
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:AMD A9
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:A9-9420e
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:2
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21-99YG AMD A9 A9-9420e Laptop:12 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5Q4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:32 GB

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92 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersLCDIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsAMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420e2500U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon RX 560X
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 cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageFrenchFrench
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm26.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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