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Acer Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 43identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:HD
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD A4
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:A4-6210
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:500 GB
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire E E5-521-42U6 AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:500 GB
    • Aspire E E5-721-6678 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1 TB

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Comparison of E5-521-42U6, E5-721-6678
104 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4AMD A6
Processor modelDiffersA4-6210A6-6310
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FT3bUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-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 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R3AMD Radeon R4
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R3AMD Radeon R4
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423.3 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers30.3 mm28 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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