Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

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 T490 (20N2) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 34.9 cm x 25.01 cm x 2.007 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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 Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 180° lay flat, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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 T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 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 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 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 Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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 Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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 T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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, smart card 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, 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 Gold -
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 - 313Y
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