Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Samsung Galaxy Book3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

efficient thermal management

fast charging support

higher price point

limited port selection

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Samsung Galaxy Book3
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 35.66 cm x 22.91 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Shale black Graphite
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 142
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 14 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C
2 x USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Samsung Galaxy Book3
Included Accessories Power adapter 45W USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value - 0.44 W/kg (body), 0.44 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.44 W/kg (body)
0.44 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 30FY -
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