Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414). 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 T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

heavy chassis

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

responsive fingerprint scanner

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 32.5 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Slate blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy 1080p Full HD movie recording, privacy shutter, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Quectel EM06-E
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Acer ProShield Plus Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51
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