Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1)

67specifications compared
45differ
22identical
120known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Laptop
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Form factor
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Clamshell
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:No
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Panel type
- Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:LCD
- Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS

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Comparison of A315-21G-9827, 13-ae008tu
187 specifications	A Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop Model A315-21G-9827 View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-ae008tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ae008tu View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeDiffers	LCD	IPS
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A9	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	A9-9420	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon 520	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	800 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard2 differ
Keyboard backlitDiffers	No	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Trial softwareDiffers	Office 2016	McAfee LiveSafe
Windows 11 free upgradeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	124967
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3LA
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Quad Speakers
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Wide Vision FHD IR
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4810 mAh	60 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Windows HelloKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.26 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	306 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	21.6 mm	13.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.05 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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