Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop vs ASUS X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 49identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Black
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:A12-9700P
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:4 GB
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:8 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:No
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:DVD Super Multi
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:SD
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-66DW AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD Radeon 520
    • X555QG-XX228D AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD Radeon R8 M435DX

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Comparison of A315-21G-66DW, X555QG-XX228D
104 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA6-9220A12-9700P
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520AMD Radeon R8 M435DX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R7
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R7
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantity00
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxFreeDOS
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm25.8 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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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