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Acer Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 74identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Black
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:A8-7100
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Socket FT3b
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:Socket FP3
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:6 GB
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:8 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire E E5-421-68HL AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Aspire E E5-551-85R3 AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM

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Comparison of E5-421-68HL, E5-551-85R3
105 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A8
Processor modelDiffersA6-6310A8-7100
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketDiffersSocket FT3bSocket FP3
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneMS - SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers91107
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4700 mAh4700 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm256 mm
Height (front)2.53 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)3.03 cm3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes

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