Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook. 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.

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard

bright display

strong performance

average battery life

no HDMI port

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 950 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Full HD anti-glare, privacy filter, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe))
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
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 Intel Wireless-AX 22260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 17.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, Absolute Persistence, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, Native Miracast, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, Power On Authentication, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Hood sensor, ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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), padlock loop
Features - Power-on password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Start Gen 5
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Model Number M - 37A2 -
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