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Acer Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 74identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:HD
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:N3350
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-C2GA Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop:1.1 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of A315-31-C2GA, A515-51G-53MR
168 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3350i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1296BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron N3000 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersApollo LakeKaby Lake R
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 500Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs650 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x5A850x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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 source4.4
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 quantityDiffers01
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers95598124967
Processor package sizeDiffers24 x 31 mm42 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3LA
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm263 mm
Height21.6 mm21.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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