Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop

90specifications compared
5differ
85identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
- Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD A8
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
- Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:A8-7100
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
- Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:3 GHz
On-board graphics card family
- Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD Radeon R4
- Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card model
- Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD Radeon R4
- Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD Radeon R5

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Comparison of E5-521-68NT, E5-551G-869Z
97 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-521-68NT AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop Model E5-521-68NT View product	B Acer Aspire E E5-551G-869Z AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop Model E5-551G-869Z View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	AMD A8
Processor modelDiffers	A6-6310	A8-7100
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon R7 M265
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R4	AMD Radeon R5
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
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) 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 outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
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
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Width	381.6 mm	381.6 mm
Depth	256 mm	256 mm
Height (front)	2.53 cm	2.53 cm
Height (rear)	3.03 cm	3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes

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