Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1)

69specifications compared
31differ
38identical
120known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:Laptop
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:Black
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Form factor
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:Clamshell
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:No
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
Processor family
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD A4
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:A4-6210
- Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1):N3050

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Comparison of E5-521-40RB, 3157
189 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-521-40RB AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop Model E5-521-40RB View product	B Dell Inspiron 3157 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 3157 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	A4-6210	N3050
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.16 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Braswell
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	32 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Flash
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
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 interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 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	AMD Radeon R3	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R3	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Waves
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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) portsDiffers	1	0
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 outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™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® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87257
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR29H
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4700 mAh	43 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.4 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	1.41 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	201 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 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 includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office

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