Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21)

Our Rating: 65 %

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

ample storage capacity

lightweight design

easy setup

average battery life

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

lightweight design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.16 cm 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Obsidian black Charcoal black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
CPU AMD A6 9220e / 1.6 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 128 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 4810 mAh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Interfaces USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-21) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-23)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HDCP Compliant -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 64PY A1EB
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