Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 34identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:Full HD
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:AMD A4
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:A4-9120
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:PRO A10-9700B
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-42EZ AMD A4 A4-9120 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad A275 AMD A10 PRO A10-9700B Laptop:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of A315-21G-42EZ, A275
116 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4AMD A10
Processor modelDiffersA4-9120PRO A10-9700B
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R3AMD Radeon R7
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3268
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23+3
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh46 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h10.1 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm305.5 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm208.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm20.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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