Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Dell XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 31identical
  • 130known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Platinum, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:i5-8300H
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • XPS 15 9570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:4

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197 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackPlatinum, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersHD4K Ultra HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Display bezel technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInfinityEdge
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.089 x 0.089 mm
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i5-8300H
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCoffee Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, 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 cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3266CG
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP0.92 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
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
PowerShareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® CM246
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134876
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 28 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNoble
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBFR/PVC free
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm235 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.7 cm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
EPEAT ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93.38%
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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