In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm | 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.3 cm |
Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.5 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminum, polycarbonate |
Colour | Black | Black |
DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - TN | 15.6" - TN |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 220 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 130.56% sRGB, 94% NTSC, 98.38% Adobe RGB |
Features | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | - | 4.1 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 6-core |
Cache | 3 MB | 9 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
Features | - | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
MEMORY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 2666 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 1 | 1 |
STORAGE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm |
Optical Drive | DVD-Writer - tray | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Video Memory | - | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Gaming | - | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
BATTERY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41.4 Wh | 64 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A |
INPUT | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | 4-zone illumination |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Interfaces | USB 2.0 HDMI VGA LAN 2 x USB 3.0 USB-C Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 3 x USB 3.1 HDMI LAN USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 USB 2.0 Mini DisplayPort |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes |
SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | - |
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 | - | System password, hard drive password |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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Model Number | M - 37A2 | EN034T |