Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.39 cm x 25.54 cm x 1.99 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 966.5 g
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Shale black Black paint
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HDCP Compliant Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number 3439 -
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