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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 56identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:A12-9720P
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-641W AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-12AX AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2 MB

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Comparison of A315-21G-641W, A515-41G-12AX
86 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
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA6-9220A12-9720P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520AMD Radeon RX 540
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD 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 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm263 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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