In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8). 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 ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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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 | 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm |
Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.32 kg |
Case Material | - | Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Colour | Black | Black |
DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - TN | 14" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
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 ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | - | 3.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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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 | 24 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 1 |
Empty Slots | 1 | 1 |
STORAGE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba | 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung |
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Optical Drive | DVD-Writer - tray | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording | IR camera |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 4G |
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Technology | - | LTE |
Controller | - | FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card |
BATTERY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41.4 Wh | 57 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 15.6 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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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 |
INPUT | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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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 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) HDMI LAN Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
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) |
Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Silver |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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Model Number | M - 37A2 | - |