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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MIMO technology MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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 -
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