Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52)
Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52)

Our Rating: 72 %

Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) and Microsoft Surface. 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 TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient multitasking performance

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

average display brightness

modest battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) and Microsoft Surface
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.39 cm x 25.54 cm x 1.99 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 39 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Fast charging
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 58XP -
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