Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52). 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 Aspire 5 (A517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Pure silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 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 1 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording -
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
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 - HDCP Compliant
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number M - 37A2 5935
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