Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)

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

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA). 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 ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

sharp full hd display

solid aluminum build

efficient amd processor

decent battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 32.3 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.39 kg
Colour Black Utopia blue
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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 ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
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, hard drive password
SAR Value - 0.161 W/kg (body), 0.161 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number M - 37A2 AM008T
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