In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm | 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Case Material | - | Metal |
| Colour | Black | Gold |
| DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - TN | 15.6" - IPS |
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| 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 |
| Features | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | - | 3.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 1 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba | 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s |
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| Optical Drive | DVD-Writer - tray | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
| Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | Harman audio technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 41.4 Wh | 30 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Interfaces | USB 2.0 HDMI VGA LAN 2 x USB 3.0 USB-C Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.0 2 x USB 3.0 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | - |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington mini security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
| Model Number | M - 37A2 | 15IKB 80YL |
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