Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN). 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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.39 cm x 25.54 cm x 1.99 cm 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Shale black Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features - 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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
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Model Number 3439 -
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