Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
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 - 45%
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 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 T590 (20N5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 T590 (20N5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14.98 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 T590 (20N5)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Dockable - Yes
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, 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 Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number M - 37A2 -
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