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Acer Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 39identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:AMD A8
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:A8-7410
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:A9-9420
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:4
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire ES1-523-85WM AMD A8 A8-7410 Laptop:2 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542BA-DH99 laptop AMD A9 A9-9420 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Grey:1 MB

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92 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor5 differ
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8AMD A9
Processor modelDiffersA8-7410A9-9420
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers36 Wh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm23.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User

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