Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990). 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

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptionally lightweight design

impressive battery life

crisp full HD display

solid state drive storage

robust build quality

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.099 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Charcoal black White
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 21.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 48 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.1
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
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)
Features - Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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 - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 54 V.AA78A1
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