Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad E555

97specifications compared
23differ
74identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD A4
- ThinkPad E555:AMD A6
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:A4-6210
- ThinkPad E555:A6-7000
Processor cores
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:4
- ThinkPad E555:2
Processor threads
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:4
- ThinkPad E555:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:1.8 GHz
- ThinkPad E555:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:2 MB
- ThinkPad E555:1 MB
Internal memory type
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
- ThinkPad E555:DDR3L-SDRAM
Optical drive type
- Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
- ThinkPad E555:DVD±RW

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Comparison of E5-521-44KA, ThinkPad E555
120 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-521-44KA AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop Model E5-521-44KA View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad E555 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
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
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	AMD A6
Processor modelDiffers	A4-6210	A6-7000
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-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 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
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 speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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	AMD Radeon R4
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R3	AMD Radeon R4
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Advanced
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
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 quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8.1
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5000 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	6.3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.35 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	377 mm
Depth	256 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	25.3 mm	27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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