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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 62identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-94DC AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:256 GB
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R5MD AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:1.25 TB

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Comparison of A315-21G-94DC, A315-41-R5MD
90 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
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-screenNoNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsAMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffersA9-94202500U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon Vega 8
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolution640 x 480 pixels640 x 480 pixels
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)
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 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacity4810 mAh4810 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h6 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.3 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm262.8 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm25 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
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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