Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Acer Aspire 3 (A314). 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 (A315-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

lightweight design

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.99 cm 34.3 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Indigo blue | Shale black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Ultra Slim Design, glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 180° lay flat, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Wireless Bluetooth, 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 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
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 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Acer Aspire 3 (A314)
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)
Compliant Standards - ACPI 5.0
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 39DF 32
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