MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41). 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.

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient multitasking performance

comprehensive connectivity options

reasonable price point

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

average sound output

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Blue Shale black
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD PCIe - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
VGA
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center Acer ProShield Plus Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-41)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, system password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - G2
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