Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

comfortable keyboard layout

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features Harman-branded Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
- 100 %
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, HDD kit
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 385 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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