Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

comfortable keyboard layout

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

solid build quality

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 31.9 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum Slate blue
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Low Power
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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