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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-973W AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw012ns AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 37identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • White
  • Panel type
    • LCD
    • SVA
  • Processor family
    • AMD A9
    • AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • A9-9420
    • A12-9720P
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • 6 GB
    • 12 GB

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94 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 3 A315-21G-973W AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model A315-21G-973W

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HP

15-bw012ns AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop

Model 15-bw012ns

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Panel typeDiffersLCDSVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9AMD A12
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420A12-9720P
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one2
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 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-RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520AMD Radeon 530
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight2.1 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm253.8 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm23.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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