Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient multitasking performance

reasonable price point

adequate connectivity options

fingerprint security feature

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics capability

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Sandstorm
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 8 ms response rate 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Interfaces HDMI
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MIMO technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number M - 5052 N4036W
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