Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW). 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 (TMP215-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

lightweight, portable design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.39 cm x 25.54 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Off black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Interfaces HDMI
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 System password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 3439 K8015W
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