Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop

71specifications compared
12differ
59identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD E
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD A4
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:E2-6110
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:A4-6210
Processor frequency
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:1.5 GHz
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:1.8 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:2 GB
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:4 GB
On-board graphics card family
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD Radeon R2
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD Radeon R3
On-board graphics card model
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD Radeon R2
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD Radeon R3
Bluetooth
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:Yes
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:No
Operating system installed
- Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:Windows 8.1 with Bing
- Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:Windows 8.1

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Comparison of E5-521-29SM, E5-521-40ZU
89 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-521-29SM AMD E E2-6110 Laptop Model E5-521-29SM View product	B Acer Aspire E E5-521-40ZU AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop Model E5-521-40ZU View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD E	AMD A4
Processor modelDiffers	E2-6110	A4-6210
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R2	AMD Radeon R3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R2	AMD Radeon R3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 with Bing	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	4700 mAh	4700 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	381.6 mm
Depth	256 mm	256 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3 cm	3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Power cord included	Yes	Yes

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