Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)

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Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern). 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.

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Black Blue
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 - Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number M - 37A2 -
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