In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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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 | 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm |
Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.14 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminum |
Colour | Black | Platinum silver |
DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - TN | 13.3" - 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 | 300 cd/m² |
Features | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | - | 3.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung |
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Optical Drive | DVD-Writer - tray | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Speakers, dual array microphone |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | JBL |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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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 | Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
BATTERY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41.4 Wh | 48 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 8 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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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 | 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
INPUT | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Interfaces | USB 2.0 HDMI VGA LAN 2 x USB 3.0 USB-C Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
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Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | 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 |
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Model Number | M - 37A2 | 13ARR 81BR |