Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop vs Acer Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop

99specifications compared
21differ
78identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:HD
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:HD+
Processor family
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:AMD A8
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:A8-7100
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:3 GHz
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:4 MB
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2 MB
Internal memory
- Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop:8 GB
- Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:4 GB

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Comparison of E5-551-856A, E5-721-641S
103 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-551-856A AMD A8 A8-7100 Laptop Model E5-551-856A View product	B Acer Aspire E E5-721-641S AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop Model E5-721-641S View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A8	AMD A6
Processor modelDiffers	A8-7100	A6-6310
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket FP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage1 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
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
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 R5	AMD Radeon R4
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5	AMD Radeon R4
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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
Windows keys	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
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	423.3 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	289.9 mm
HeightDiffers	30.3 mm	28 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.53 cm	2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.03 cm	2.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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