Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

color-accurate display

sleek, minimalist design

quiet cooling technology

good connectivity options

heavy for portability

average battery life

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Charcoal black The white
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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)
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 - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54 73G
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