Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)

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Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 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 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - VGA
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
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 P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
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 EK382TS
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