Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51). 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 L490 (20Q5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

decent battery life

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

modest processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 34.9 cm x 25.01 cm x 2.007 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 180° lay flat, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
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 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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 DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (DC-In combo)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 313Y
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