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Acer Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 46identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Black
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:2700U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:6 MB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:16 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 3 A315-41G-R0ZU AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:16 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-42-R6UP AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Laptop:32 GB

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93 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenNoNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 2000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Processor modelDiffers2500U2700U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 530XAMD Radeon RX 560X
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm26.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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