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| In The Box | Laptop, 65W AC Power Adapter, Power Cord, User Manual, Cleaning Cloth | 1 x Laptop, 65W AC Adapter, Power Cord, User Manual, Warranty Card | HP Victus Gaming Laptop, 150W Smart AC Power Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card, Documentation | Laptop, 65W Round Tip Adapter, Quick Start Guide, User Manual | Laptop, Power Adapter (45W), User Guide, Warranty Documentation, Optional: Microsoft 365 1-month trial, McAfee 30-day trial | Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 65W AC adapter, user guide, warranty documents | Laptop, 65W USB Type-C Adapter, USB-C to USB-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information |
| Model Name | Acer Aspire Lite, AL15-41 | Acer Swift Lite OLED SFL14-54M Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD/Win 11) | HP Victus 15-fb0121AX / 15-fb0185AX | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 (83N3002QIN) | HP 15-fc0 Series | Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA-MB049WS | HP Pavilion 15-eg3027TU (Core i5 13th Gen 1340P / 16GB/ 512GB SSD) | Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge NP750XQB-KA1IN |
| Launch Date | 29/02/2024 | 17/06/2025 | 18/05/2022 | 21/05/2025 | 29/02/2024 | 24/02/2025 | 01/01/2023 | 25/07/2025 |
| Colors | Steel Gray | Light Silver | Mica Silver, Performance Blue | Luna Grey | Natural Silver, Moonlight Blue | Quiet Blue | Natural Silver | Sapphire Blue |
| Brand | Acer | Acer | HP | Lenovo | HP | ASUS | HP | Samsung |
| OTG Support | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | Not Specified | Not Specified | N/A | Yes |
| Display | ||||||||
| Display Size | 15.6, 39.62 | 14, 35.56 | 15.6, 39.6 | 15.3, 38.86 | 15.6, 39.6 | 16, 40.64 | 15.6, 39.6 | 15.6, 39.62 |
| Resolution | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels |
| Resolution Type | Full HD (FHD) | WUXGA | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | WUXGA | FHD (Full HD) | WUXGA | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD |
| Panel Type | IPS TN LED-backlit TFT LCD | OLED | IPS (In-Plane Switching), Anti-glare, Micro-edge | IPS | SVA (Super Viewing Angle) | IPS-level Panel | 15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits (Typical) | 250 nits | 300 nits | 250 nits | 300 nits | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | Standard sRGB |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 144Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touchscreen Support | No | No | No | Non-Touch | No | No | Non-touch display | No |
| Screen Protection | Anti-glare coating, Mercury-free | Acer CineCrystal (Glare) | Anti-glare coating, Flicker-free, Micro-edge design | Anti-Glare Coating | Micro-edge bezel design, Anti-glare coating, Flicker-free | Anti-glare display | Not Specified | Anti-Glare Coating |
| Body | ||||||||
| Dimensions | 360.4 x 239.3 x 19.7 mm | 31.37 cm x 21.90 cm x 1.54 cm | 35.79 x 25.50 x 2.35 cm (W x D x H) | 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9 mm | 35.98 × 23.6 × 1.86 cm (14.17 × 9.29 × 0.73 inches) | 35.70 x 25.06 x 1.79 ~ 1.99 cm | 36.02 x 23.4 x 1.79 cm | 35.66 x 22.975 x 1.50 cm |
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.10 kg | 2.29 kg | 1.55 kg | 1.59 kg | 1.88 kg | 1.74 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Build Material | Metal chassis with aluminum frame | Metal lid and keyboard deck, Plastic bottom | Polycarbonate with aluminum accents, recycled plastic elements | Aluminum (Top), PC-ABS (Bottom) | Plastic with textured base finish, Matte paint keyboard frame | Plastic top and bottom chassis | Not Specified | Full Metal Chassis |
| Keyboard Type | Backlit 100-/101-/104-key FineTip with numeric keypad | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Full-size, Backlit, Numeric Keypad, Scissor-switch | Backlit Keyboard | Full-size, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad, non-backlit | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad | Pro Keyboard with Numeric Keypad |
| Keyboard Features | Multicolor backlit, numeric keypad, spill-resistant, independent keys | Luminous Typing, Integrated Numpad, Copilot key | Anti-ghosting, Spill-resistant, LED backlit | Backlit, 6-Row, Numeric Keypad, Copilot Key | — | 1.7mm key travel, ErgoSense design, numeric keypad, backlit, Copilot key | Function keys, backlit keys, numeric keypad | Dedicated AI Key (Copilot), Numeric Keypad, Non-Backlit |
| Trackpad Surface | Smooth glass-like precision surface | Precision Mylar / Plastic | Smooth plastic/Mylar material | Mylar | Glass Surface | Precision touchpad with PVD anti-fingerprint coating | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support | Plastic |
| Trackpad Features | Multi-gesture touchpad with Microsoft Precision support | Multi-touch, Gesture Support, Precision Drivers | Precision Touchpad, Multi-touch gestures | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP) | HP Imagepad with Precision Touchpad support, Multi-touch gestures support | Smart Gesture support, larger size, multi-touch gestures | Clickpad with multi-touch gesture support | Clickpad with Multi-finger Gesture Support |
| IP Rating | Not specified | Not Rated | N/A | MIL-STD-810H | Not applicable | US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Speaker Placement | Dual stereo speakers | Bottom Dual Stereo Speakers | Downward-firing stereo speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers (Bottom-firing) | Dual front-facing speakers, Stereo audio | Built-in speakers | Dual stereo speakers tuned by B&O | Bottom Stereo |
| Processor | ||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home (on ARM) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor Brand | AMD | Intel | AMD | Qualcomm | AMD | Qualcomm | Intel | Qualcomm |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (7th Generation Ryzen 7000 Series) | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 5 5600H | Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Ryzen 3 7320U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) | Intel Core i5-1340P | Snapdragon X Plus X1-26-100 |
| Core Count | 8 cores | 8 Cores (2 P-Cores, 4 E-Cores, 2 LP-E Cores) | 6 cores | 8 Cores | 4 cores | 8 Cores | 12 cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient) | 8 Cores |
| Threads | 16 threads | 10 Threads | 12 threads | 8 Threads | 8 threads | 8 Threads | 16 threads | 8 Threads |
| Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz base, 4.5 GHz boost | 1.5 GHz Base, 4.2 GHz Boost | Base: 3.3 GHz, Turbo: 4.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Up to 3.0 GHz | P-cores base 1.9 GHz, boost up to 4.6 GHz | Up to 3.0 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB L3 cache (shared) | 10 MB Intel Smart Cache | 16 MB L3 Cache | 30 MB | 4 MB L3 Cache (+ 2 MB L2 Cache) | 30 MB Total Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache | 6 MB L3 Cache |
| Graphics | ||||||||
| GPU Type | Integrated | Integrated | Dedicated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8 based) | Intel Graphics (4-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 6500M (variant dependent) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Integrated (AMD Radeon Graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno Graphics |
| VRAM | Shared system memory | Shared system memory | 4GB GDDR6 dedicated | Shared | Shared system memory | Shared | Shared system memory | Shared System Memory |
| Battery | ||||||||
| Capacity | 36 Wh, 3-cell Li-Ion | 50 Wh 3-cell | 52.5 Wh (4323 mAh) | 50 Wh | 41 Wh (Watt-hour), 3-cell Li-ion polymer | 50WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion | 3-cell 41 Wh Li-ion battery | 61.2 Wh |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes, 65W AC adapter | Supported via 65W Adapter | Yes, 150W adapter reaches 50% in 30 minutes | Rapid Charge Boost | Yes - HP Fast Charge | 65W AC Adapter, 60% in 49 mins | 65 W Smart AC adapter with HP Fast Charge | Super Fast Charging (44% in 30 mins) |
| Estimated Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 9-10 Hours (Manufacturer Claim), Real world ~5 to 6 Hours (Mixed usage) | Web: 11-12 hrs, Video: 8-9 hrs, Gaming: 4-5 hrs, Mixed: 6-8 hrs | Up to 18.5 Hours (Local Video Playback) | Up to 10 hours and 30 minutes | Up to 27 hours (video playback); 14-15 hours real-world usage | Up to 7 hours 15 minutes | Up to 28 hours (Video playback) |
| Webcam | ||||||||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 1080p FHD (2 MP) | 720p HD | 5.0 MP | 1080p Full HD | FHD 1080p camera | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera | 2.0 MP (1080p FHD) |
| Webcam Features | HD 720p with privacy shutter and dual microphones with noise cancellation | Privacy Shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) | HP Wide Vision with temporal noise reduction, dual array microphones | Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus, AI Studio Effects | HP True Vision camera, Temporal noise reduction, Privacy shutter, Integrated dual array digital microphones | IR camera for Windows Hello, Privacy Shutter | 720p HD, temporal noise reduction, dual array microphones | Dual Array Digital Mic, Windows Studio Effects |
| Memory | ||||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 | DDR4 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM Speed | 3200 MHz | 7467 MHz | 3200 MHz | 8448 MHz | 2750 MHz | 8448 MHz | 3200 MHz | 4224 MHz |
| Expandability | Expandable up to 32 GB with 2 SODIMM slots | Non-upgradable (Soldered) | 2 SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB | Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel | NOT upgradeable | 16GB LPDDR5X on board | 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB), maximum 16 GB | On-board Memory (Not Expandable) |
| Storage | ||||||||
| Storage Type | 512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD (Upgradeable to 1 TB) | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD | SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD | 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | eUFS (embedded Universal Flash Storage) |
| Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512GB + expandable to 1TB/2TB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe NVMe M.2 (Gen 3, x2) | M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 | PCIe NVMe, M.2, microSD card reader | eUFS, MicroSD |
| Expandability | Supports up to 1 TB SSD upgrade via single NVMe M.2 slot | 1 x Additional M.2 Slot (Supports up to 1TB expansion) | 2 x M.2 NVMe slots (1 primary + 1 secondary) | Two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (One Available) | Upgradeable - 1 M.2 slot available | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 (occupied) | Single M.2 NVMe SSD slot (replaceable drive) | Expandable via MicroSD Slot |
| Supported Memory Card Types | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | Micro SD | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD Card Reader | N/A | Not Available | No | MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader |
| Audio | ||||||||
| Speaker Configuration | Dual Stereo Speakers | Stereo Dual Speakers | Dual stereo speakers, downward-firing | Stereo Speakers (2W x2) | Dual stereo speakers, front-facing | Stereo Speakers | Dual speakers tuned by B&O, HP Audio Boost | Stereo Speakers (1.5W x 2) |
| Audio Enhancements | Nahimic audio enhancement with noise cancellation | DTS:X Ultra, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 | Audio by B&O, HP Audio Boost | Optimized with Dolby Audio, High Definition (HD) Audio | HP Audio Boost | SonicMaster, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos | Audio by B&O, HP Audio Boost | Dolby Atmos, Realtek High Definition Audio |
| Microphone Quality | Dual microphone array with noise cancellation | Dual Array Digital Microphones | Dual array digital microphones | Dual-Microphone Array | Dual array digital microphones (noise-cancelling capability) | Built-in array microphone | Integrated dual array digital microphones with noise reduction | Internal Dual Array Digital Mic |
| Microphone Features | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Suppression, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, Dual-mic Noise Reduction | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation | AI Noise Cancellation, Beamforming |
| Security | ||||||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | No fingerprint scanner | No Fingerprint Reader | Not included | Touch Style, on Palm Rest | Not available | No | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint Reader on Power Button |
| TPM | Yes, Firmware TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 | Yes - Firmware TPM 2.0 support | Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) | Firmware TPM for Windows 11 security | TPM 2.0 |
| Secure Boot | Yes, available in BIOS | Supported | Supported | Secure Boot Supported | Supported via UEFI | Yes | Secure Boot supported (Windows 11 requirement) | Yes |
| Encryption Features | BIOS password, Supervisor password, HDD password support | Software Encryption | TPM-based encryption, BitLocker compatible | Microsoft Pluton, Firmware TPM 2.0 | Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, Trusted Platform Module | Microsoft Pluton security processor | Not Specified | Samsung Knox Security |
| Webcam Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | No | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | No |
| Connectivity | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), MediaTek MT7921, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Triple band 2*2 | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2x2) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | v5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Ethernet Support | Yes, Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | No RJ-45 | 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet | No Onboard Ethernet | No | No (requires adapter) | No built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port | No |
| Cellular Support | No cellular/modem support | — | None | — | None | No | No cellular / WWAN support | — |
| Other Connectivity | SD Card Reader | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C) | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C) | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | Not Specified | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB4, USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB 3.2, USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, USB4, USB-C Charging |
| Ports | ||||||||
| USB Ports | 3 USB ports (2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C) | 2 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, DC-in, DP), 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 x USB Type-C 5Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4) + 2 x USB Type-A 5Gbps | 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
USB Type-A (2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB Type-C (1 × USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1) 1 × HDMI 1.4b 1 × 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack 1 × AC smart pin connector |
2x USB 4.0 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A | 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge) | 2 x USB 4.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A |
| HDMI | Yes, 1x HDMI 1.4b with HDCP support | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1 × HDMI 1.4b | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 (Supports 4K@60Hz) |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 1x 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone jack | 3.5 mm Combo Jack | 1 x 3.5mm Combo | 3.5mm Headphone / Microphone Combo Jack | 1 × 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 3.5mm Headphone-out/Mic-in Combo |
| Card Reader | microSD Card | microSD Card | Multi-Format Card Reader | SD Card | None | None | None | microSD Card |
| Ethernet Port | Yes, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet | None | 1 x RJ-45 | None | None | None | No Ethernet port | None |
| Other Ports | Kensington Security Lock slot, DC-in power jack | Kensington Lock Slot | 1 x AC Smart Pin (150W proprietary) | Power connector, Novo button | None | None | AC power connector, Kensington Nano Security lock slot | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Cooling | ||||||||
| Cooling System Type | Dual fan cooling system with heat pipes | Single fan with heat pipes | Dual fans, 2 heat pipes, aluminum heat sink | Single Fan Cooling System | Single fan with single heat pipe and heat spreader | Enhanced heat pipe technology and taller fan design | Not Specified | Active Cooling with Fans and Heat Pipes |
| Noise Level | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Silent (<30 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Not Specified | Low (30-35 dB) |
| Thermal Performance | Standard thermal management with dual fans; operates quietly under normal workload | The laptop manages heat well with minimal fan noise during standard tasks. | Not Specified | Designed for silent and efficient thermal management under mixed loads. | Basic passive and active cooling (single fan) | Designed for up to 35W TDP operation | Not Specified | Efficient 25W TDP Snapdragon processor results in low surface temperatures and quiet operation. |
| Software | ||||||||
| Pre-installed Software | Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, Windows 11 utilities, standard bloatware | AcerSense, Acer PurifiedVoice, DTS:X Ultra | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) | Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+ | MS Office 2021 | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX, StoryCube | Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, HP utilities | Samsung Settings, Quick Share, SmartThings, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery, Second Screen, Samsung Flow |
| OS Version | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home Single Language (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Microsoft Office | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trial Software | Standard Windows 11 pre-installed apps, Acer Care Center, Acer Quick Access | Booking.com, Agoda, Trial Antivirus | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) | MS Office 2021 | Microsoft 365 Basic (1-year), McAfee (1-year) | May include trial antivirus and HP bundled apps (not specified) | McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Shop, Samsung TV Plus |
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