Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop

59specifications compared
25differ
34identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Black
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:Black, Graphite
Display diagonal
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:AMD A10
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:A10-7300
Processor frequency
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1.8 GHz
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:2 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:4 GB
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:500 GB
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:1 TB
HDD capacity
- Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:500 GB
- ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop:1 TB

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Comparison of E5-521-3356, E455
113 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-521-3356 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop Model E5-521-3356 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad E455 AMD A10 A10-7300 Laptop Model E455 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Graphite
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	AMD A10
Processor modelDiffers	A6-6310	A10-7300
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket FT3b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon R7 M260
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	AMD Radeon R6
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	AMD Radeon R6
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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 ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown 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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	1.81 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	239 mm
HeightDiffers	30.3 mm	24.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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