ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS 15 (M509DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (M509DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient multitasking performance

reasonable price point

adequate connectivity options

fingerprint security feature

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 41.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MIMO technology
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ381 M - 5052
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