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Acer Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 81identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:A8-7100
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:500 GB
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:500 GB
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:1 TB
  • AC adapter power
    • Aspire E E5-521-6255 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:40 W
    • Aspire E E5-551G-87LH AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:65 W

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Comparison of E5-521-6255, E5-551G-87LH
91 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A8
Processor modelDiffersA6-6310A8-7100
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
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
Storage2 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 typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon R4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
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
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
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)NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity2500 mAh2500 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.5 kg2.5 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
Height (front)2.53 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)3.03 cm3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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