ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

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 ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 41.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP259-G2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label, ROG Keystone 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 System password Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MIMO technology
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - M - 5052
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