Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop vs HP 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 44identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Grey
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:Full HD
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
  • Panel type
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:IPS
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:SVA
  • Processor family
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:2500U
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:4
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-41-R1H4 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop:8
    • 15-bw543au AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2

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Comparison of SF315-41-R1H4, 15-bw543au
108 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeDiffersIPSSVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5AMD A9
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 2000 Series7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers2500UA9-9420
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Vega 8AMD Radeon R5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee LiveSafe
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP OrbitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP DocumentationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP TrueVision HD
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery life (max)Differs10 h11 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (90%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 min
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.86 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm253.8 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm23.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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