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Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW) vs MSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

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General

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Series

Aspire Go 156Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/aspire-go-15-laptop-ag15-42p-r6zyRead 15 October 2026Acer US store page for the sibling AG15-42P-R6ZY (NX.JQJAA.004), named Aspire Go 15 Laptop. The live page did not load. A copy archived on 2026-03-07 was read. Its values for that model (32 GB, 1 TB, Steel Gray, $749.99, out of stock) are not used here.

Modern 151Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AG15-42P-R9FW, NX.JQJAA.0054Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Argentine marketplace listing of the AG15-42P-R9FW with Ryzen 7 7730U, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD and a 15.6 inch IPS panel. The page shows no part number. NX.JQJAA.005 comes from Acer's US page for the same model name. The seller is an international marketplace seller and the item was sold out when read.

F13MG-021UK1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Current exact third UK column is Modern 15 F13MG-021UK, i7-1355U, 8 GB x2 DDR4, 512 GB. Older F13MG-015UK/i5-016UK/i3-056UK and DDR5 F13MXG are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026The Acer US product page lists the part with a price and a Where to Buy button on 2026-10-21. The price shown is not a launch price and is not stored.

Available7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/after-using-the-new-msi-modern-15-i-think-its-great-for-light-creative-tasks-but-3d-users-need-to-look-elsewhereRead 8 October 2026The marketed F13MG is documented as actually released and reviewed. Current exact manufacturer UK reference remains present. Temporary retailer stock is not a discontinued-production claim.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026US page and an NX.xxxAA part number. Other regions sell other AG15-42P model numbers.

GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Iron1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Product Color Iron.

Platinum Gray1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream6Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/aspire-go-15-laptop-ag15-42p-r6zyRead 15 October 2026The store lists the Aspire Go 15 under Laptops, Everyday.

Mainstream7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/after-using-the-new-msi-modern-15-i-think-its-great-for-light-creative-tasks-but-3d-users-need-to-look-elsewhereRead 8 October 2026Published hands-on review describes a budget laptop designed for students and general business users. It reviewed 1 TB, so no performance, SSD, battery or optical measurements transfer into selected 512 GB reference.

Form factor

Clamshell2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Acer Aspire Go 15 User's Manual, covers AG15-42P, revision September 2024. It describes an ordinary hinged laptop.

Clamshell2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width362.9Depth241.3Thickness (min)13.46Thickness (max)19.9mm(14.3 × 9.5 × 0.5 to 0.8 in)1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs: width 14.3 in, depth 9.5 in, height 0.78 in, front height 0.53 in, rear height 0.78 in. The front height is 13.46 mm and is stored as the minimum thickness. Width, depth and maximum thickness come from the metric datasheet in the next source and agree within rounding.5Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_nxj7web00d.pdfRead 15 October 2026Retailer-hosted product datasheet (published 2025-09-07) for the sibling model AG15-42P-R8FN, Ryzen 5 5625U: 362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm. The R9FW page on Acer US lists 14.3 x 9.5 x 0.78 in (363.2 x 241.3 x 19.8 mm), which agrees within rounding, so the same chassis size is used. This is a chassis size, not a configuration value. Acer's US page for R6ZY lists a depth of 9.36 in, which disagrees.

Width358.9Depth235.9Thickness (max)19.9mm(14.1 × 9.3 × 0.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Selected UK sheet and current exact SKU table both publish 358.9 x 235.9 x 19.9 mm. Broader optional DDR4/DDR5 MS-15S1 v2.0 guide states 20.35 mm and explicitly directs readers to purchased-model specifications because its reference figures may vary. The exact UK claimed thickness is retained, with no invented measurement-condition or rubber-foot explanation.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact selected manufacturer table reiterates 19.9 mm over the broader optional-configuration reference manual 20.35 mm, per the manual instruction to check purchased SKU specs.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.78kg(3.9 lb)1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists about 3.92 lb, which is 1.778 kg. The Acer datasheet of a sibling model lists 1.78 kg.

1.7kg(3.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected UK maker claim 1.7 kg including the internal battery and excluding adapter. Broader current manual says 1.71 kg. Reference SKU claim is retained and no measured sample mass is inferred.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Lid material

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Bottom material

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Max hinge angle

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180°2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly 180-degree lay-flat Flip-n-Share function. This is a conventional attached-screen clamshell, not a 360-degree convertible.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact maker MIL-STD-810H/G claim. Revision remains as stated and does not prove every standard procedure was completed.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

141.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly IPS-Level. No exact IPS supplier, native bit depth, panel model, touchscreen state or brightness inferred from this wording.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026

Matte6Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/MSI-F13MG-021UK.htmRead 8 October 2026Exact F13MG-021UK database record explicitly matte surface. CPU, RAM, SSD capacity, dimensions and radio identity match the primary selected sheet. Database generic CPU TDP, benchmarks and release-year labels are excluded.

Touchscreen

No1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAcer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists a 15.6 inch IPS ComfyView matte panel, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 16:9, no touchscreen. No higher mode and no variable refresh is stated.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/MSI-F13MG-021UK.htmRead 8 October 2026Exact selected F13MG-021UK database record explicitly 60 Hz at native 1920 x 1080. This fills a value not published in the exact maker UK sheet. Other-region sibling panel data are not inherited, and no VRR or lower-resolution timing is inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

Intel Core i7-1355U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AAcer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 3	8	Zen 3	2	4.5

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists 8 cores, Zen 3 architecture (former codename Barcelo R), 2 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost. All eight cores are the same Zen 3 core. Acer's own page lists 2 GHz and 4.5 GHz as well. AMD's 15 W default TDP is a chip figure, not Acer's setting.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	1.7	5
Efficiency	8	1.2	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232160/intel-core-i71355u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Intel i7-1355U table supplies two P cores, eight E cores, P maximum 5 GHz and E maximum 3.7 GHz. Base clocks come from the independently cited exact processor entry, not the laptop review. Generic chip 15 W base, 55 W turbo, 96 GB maximum RAM, vPro eligibility and Thunderbolt support are not configured laptop claims.5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i7-1355U-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.678466.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact processor narrative explicitly P cluster 1.7-5 GHz and E cluster 1.2-3.7 GHz. Intel primary independently confirms both core counts, thread count and maximum clocks. Numeric process_node_nm is left unavailable because Intel 7 is a process brand and the physical-feature interpretation of secondary nominal 10 nm is not established here.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

163Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026

121Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact CPU row explicitly 10 cores, 2 P plus 8 E, and 12 threads. CPU configured wattages are not stated.

Max boost clock

4.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

16MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists 16 MB L3 cache. L2 is 4 MB and is not included.

12MB5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i7-1355U-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.678466.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact chip entry explicitly classifies 12 MB as L3, agreeing with maker 12 MB Intel Smart Cache. Separate L2 9.5 MB is not added.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

7nm3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists TSMC 7nm FinFET.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No4Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing names integrated AMD Radeon graphics only. Acer lists AMD Radeon Graphics with shared memory.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact row heading Integrated Graphics specifies Iris Xe. No separate GPU or dedicated VRAM is installed according to this complete graphics specification.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7730u.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists Radeon Graphics with 8 cores at up to 2000 MHz. Acer's listing says AMD Radeon Graphics with shared memory.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer Iris Xe claim, with its explicit dual-channel-memory requirement. Selected two 8 GB modules are stated in the same sheet. Generic CPU eligible wording alone was not used.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB4Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing: 16 GB DDR4 RAM. The module layout is not stated, so the slot table is not stored.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Selected two 8 GB modules total 16 GB, not maximum 64 GB or a different one-module configuration.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM type

DDR44Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

DDR41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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3,200MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact DDR4-3200 advertised installed memory grade. Source qualifies that actual frequency varies by memory combination and CPU capability. This is a 3200 MT/s grade, not a 3200 MHz DRAM clock conversion.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots6Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/aspire-go-15-laptop-ag15-42p-r6zyRead 15 October 2026The sibling page lists 2 total memory slots for DDR4 SDRAM, and Acer's R9FW page lists a 32 GB maximum. No page for the R9FW states the slot count, so the soldered or socketed state is taken from the family.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AAcer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)

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BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected two installed 8 GB modules occupy both published sockets. Matching linked original guide explicitly identifies the sockets as SO-DIMM. No free slot is invented.

RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists 32 GB as the maximum supported DDR4 SDRAM. The installed amount is not on the extract. The 16 GB installed comes from the retailer listing.

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing: 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact installed 512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 claim, separate from host slot capacity. Creative Bloq reviewed a different 1 TB configuration, whose SSD or benchmark data are excluded.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AAcer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)

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BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Matching guide explicitly one M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe socket. Exact UK sheet independently confirms Gen4 capability and one installed 512 GB drive. Wireless module is not counted as storage.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AAcer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	Left	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available

Source1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs: three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one HDMI and one RJ-45. Sides and details come from the manual.2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Left view (printed page 13): DC-in jack, Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000), HDMI, two USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps, DisplayPort over USB-C, DC-in). Right view (page 14): headset jack, one USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), Kensington slot. The manual's left view drawing shows two USB-A ports. It says the Ethernet port function varies by configuration. HDMI version 2.1 comes from the retailer listing. The manual says USB-C DC-in needs a 65 W source at 19 V. That is a requirement, not a stated maximum accepted input, so charging watts are not stored. It also lists up to 3 A at 5 V for USB charging out, which is not stored as watts.4Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing: HDMI 2.1 and a full-function USB Type-C port.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	2	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	3.2 Gen 2 / USB PD 3.0	1	Left	10	Yes	100
HDMI	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete left/right diagrams show one left and two right USB-A, one left USB-C, HDMI and DC-in, with right audio, microSD and Gigabit Ethernet. Manual port descriptions explicitly USB-A 5 Gbps and USB-C 10 Gbps. Its summary table incorrectly says all USB-A 10 Gbps, conflicting with its own detailed descriptions and exact UK sheet USB3.2 Gen1. Supported 5 Gbps is retained. HDMI version is not stated, and 4K30 does not by itself prove HDMI 1.4. Generic processor Thunderbolt/HDMI capabilities are not inherited. Manual explicitly 27-100 W accepted USB PD input while running, with optional 15-100 W when powered off. Current maker charging footnote independently confirms up to 100 W at S0, standby, hibernate and off, with performance adaptation. No simultaneous output budget or converted 5 V/3 A watt value is stored. DisplayPort output is supported, version not published.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly three USB-A Gen1 and one USB-C Gen2/PD3/DP, plus Gigabit Ethernet and microSD. It corroborates detailed manual USB-A 5 Gbps rather than the inconsistent summary 10 Gbps.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing: Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected manufacturer UK sheet fixes the installed Intel AX211 module and Wi-Fi 6E. Intel primary Networking Specifications explicitly states 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz supported bands. Available 6 GHz channels depend on country regulations, compatible router and OS/driver. This is hardware band capability, not a measured connection or promise of every channel in every region. OEM Bluetooth 5.3 remains unchanged despite current component page Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.11Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists Bluetooth 5.1 or above. 5.1 is stored and or above is the qualifier. The retailer listing names no version.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E plus Bluetooth 5.3 configuration. Other-region radio modules are excluded.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Keyboard Backlight Yes, Keyboard Features White Backlight. Stored as single colour. Acer's page for AG15-42P-R917 lists no backlight, so the R9FW value is specific to this page.

Single colour1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Single Backlit Keyboard (White) with Copilot Key. Lighting topology is explicitly one color, not inferred from generic backlit wording. Exact UK key localization is not published by the sheet, so keyboard_layouts remains unavailable.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20262Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Keyboard section: the keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad.

Yes2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer explicitly Independent Number-Pad, corroborated complete physical keyboard diagram in the matching user guide. Not a virtual touchpad number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.7mm2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer keyboard feature explicitly physical key travel 1.7 mm, separate from actuation distance.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Keyboard view lists only the keyboard and touchpad.

No3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching top-open keyboard/control figure identifies keyboard and touchpad without a dedicated pointing stick. Optional fingerprint area is a different feature and is not a pointing stick.

Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Manual: the touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface and you press down firmly to click. This is a mechanical clickpad.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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720p HD (30 fps)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact hardware security row states webcam shutter, with a physical slider described in the matching manual.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists two speakers. The manual's base view shows two speaker grilles.2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Base view item 3: speakers deliver stereo audio. The drawing shows a grille at each lower corner.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes two 2 W physical speakers, independently described as two internal stereo speakers in the linked guide. No beamforming or logical channel count is used.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Combined published pair rating: two drivers at 2 W each, 4 W total. Maker does not classify this rating as RMS or peak. This is a stated component-power sum, not measured SPL or adapter consumption.

Audio features

Acer PurifiedVoice4Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026Listing names Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer BluelightShield, AcerSense and Acer TNR. Only the audio feature is stored.

Hi-Res Audio Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Hi-Res Audio Ready claim. It is not converted into a separately verified registry certification.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

53Wh1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists a 53 Wh battery and a maximum battery run time of 12.5 hours. Acer names no test for the 12.5 hours, so the claimed battery life is not stored.

46.8Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected three-cell nominal 46.8 Wh pack. Rounded 47 Wh review wording and other-region 45.6 Wh alternatives do not replace it.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists a 65 W maximum power supply wattage. The manual says the USB-C DC-in needs a 65 W adapter at 19 V.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact main adapter rating 65 W, separate from the 100 W accepted USB-C input capability. 19 V / 3.42 A printed by the guide is not used to replace the rated 65 W label with an arithmetic figure.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Barrel2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026The left view has a DC-in jack. The USB-C port also accepts a 65 W power source. The supplied adapter is described as the main one, so the DC jack is stored.

Barrel3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching left-side power connector illustration shows the main round barrel DC-in. This is distinct from alternative accepted USB-C PD input.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

12Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Base view item 1: ventilation and cooling fan. The manual names one cooling fan and gives no number, so one is stored.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

None1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page states no fingerprint reader.

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact UK hardware security row explicitly Firmware Trusted Platform Module 2.0. Generic Windows BIOS procedures alone are not the evidence.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Right view item 4: Kensington lock slot.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 20264Retailer pagemegatone.net/producto/laptop-acer-aspire-go-15-ag15-42p-r9fw-ryzen-7-16gb-512gb_MKT0K5HNOCRead 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 9 known

Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

None of 10 known

Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes10Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Current manufacturer specification matrix explicitly lists Energy Star 9.0 in the DDR4 Modern 15 F13MG column. Manufacturer claim only, registry not independently verified. EPEAT Silver has country-dependent registration/tier wording and is not asserted for this UK reference without a regional bridge.

EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Aspire Go 15 AG15-42P-R9FW Laptop, Lithium-ion battery, Power adapter, Power cord1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Page lists the laptop, lithium-ion battery, power adapter and power cord.

Notebook, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Unpacking list explicitly Notebook, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter and AC power cord. Optional carry bag is excluded. Exact UK sheet independently specifies the selected main 65 W adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly lists AC adapter and cord in the package and says to use the adapter shipped with the notebook, corroborating exact selected main adapter specification.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/support/warranty/limited-warrantyRead 21 October 2026Acer US limited warranty page: laptops, consumer (Aspire, Swift, Switch, Spin), one-year limited warranty. US market.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact one-year manufacturer limited UK warranty. Other-country two-year offers and optional extensions are excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in9Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.acer.com/is/content/acer/Acer_CONS_WTY_DOC_1_YR_MICI_US_CA_MX_LA_46_AD148_008_090514pdfRead 21 October 2026Acer limited warranty agreement for one-year consumer products, revision 0914, the version Acer hosts. Header: 1 year limited, parts and labor, mail in or carry in. It is an older revision. The Acer US warranty page does not name the service type.

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Product page

www.acer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.0051Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/laptops/aspire/aspire-go-amd/pdp/NX.JQJAA.005Read 21 October 2026Acer US specification page for AG15-42P-R9FW, part number NX.JQJAA.005. Read in Chrome on 2026-10-21, Overview and Tech Specs tabs. Earlier values were read through a search extract and were checked again against the live page.

www.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Current maker overview explicitly covers Modern 15 F13M, with i7-1355U and the selected physical port/chassis class. Generic DDR5 advertising is excluded because the exact F13MG-021UK reference is DDR4.

Spec sheet

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storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer UK F13MG-021UK sheet, dated April 16, 2025, corroborated by the current exact third column of the UK specification table. DDR5 F13MXG and other CPU/storage/regional SKUs are excluded.

Manual

global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdf2Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_2.0_A_A.pdfRead 21 October 2026Acer Aspire Go 15 User's Manual, covers AG15-42P, revision September 2024, 78 pages. It is generic for the family.

download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original MS-15S1 v2.0 English notebook manual, directly linked from current manufacturer support after explicitly selecting Modern 15 F13MG, not F13MXG.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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