Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2). 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 Aspire 5 (A517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

long battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics capability

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.8 cm x 23.55 cm x 2.12 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, 88° view
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Integrated Options - G-sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 HDCP Compliant Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Disc Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards - ACPI 5.0
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 5935 M - 57L3
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