Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)

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

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

colorful display options

good processor performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is 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 -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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 P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.2 (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 AM844T
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