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Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop vs Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT)

95specifications compared
40differ
55identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT) has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop (4 vs 2). The Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT) has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT) (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop has numeric keypad. Only the Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT) has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

Display diagonal
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):i5-8365U
Processor cores
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):4
Processor threads
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):8
Processor frequency
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:3 MB
- MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT):6 MB

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Comparison of A315-53-317L, MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT)
163 specifications	A Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop Model A315-53-317L View product	B Lenovo MC00014368 1550u 12.06.20 ThinkPad T490s 14.0" - Ci5-8365U 16GB 512GB PCle SSD Win10Pro 3yr (LT)View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7020U	i5-8365U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1528
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Whiskey Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x2	1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
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 speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x3EA0
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC3287
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Audio Premium
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	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
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	5.0
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	German	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122590	193555
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	4810 mAh	57 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	7.5 h	20 h
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	381.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	262.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	20.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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