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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-98GA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs HP 15-bw521au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 51identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD
  • Internal memory
    • 4 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1 TB
    • 2 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • 1 TB
    • 2 TB
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Yes
    • No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • AMD Radeon 520
    • Not available
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1

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Acer

Aspire 3 A315-21G-98GA AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model A315-21G-98GA

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HP

15-bw521au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model 15-bw521au

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneJet black
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneSVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD A9AMD A9
Processor generation7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelA9-9420A9-9420
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one2 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R5AMD Radeon R5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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 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), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneYes
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for oneYes
HP CoolSenseKnown for oneYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneYes
HP OrbitKnown for oneYes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneYes
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneYes
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for oneYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneHP TrueVision HD
HP segmentKnown for oneHome
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h11.75 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one9.5 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneYes
Fast charging time (90%)Known for one90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for onePower on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.86 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

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