Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 990 g
Colour Black Star grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 128 GB eMMC
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 605
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, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
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) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
SAR Value - 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number M - 37A2 -
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