Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) review – A Solid Choice for Business Users on a Budget
We were pretty pleased with the performance of the Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) and now it’s time to test its G2 version which isn’t that different. Of course, there are some fresh things under the hood like new CPU options. The TMP216-51-G2 is offered with 15W Raptor Lake-U / Refresh processors. The upgradability remains great, you even get an optional SATA slot. The port selection is a bit better than the predecessor because of the extra Thunderbolt 4 connector.
When it comes to displays, you can choose from two 1200p IPS units. Acer claims 100% sRGB coverage for the optional panel (still, we can’t confirm that at the moment). Our laptop has the base screen which isn’t something special but it’s PWM-free and that’s very important if you plan to use the device for long hours of work.
The TravelMate P2 isn’t an expensive machine and that’s why you’ll not find here some high-end goodies such as Wi-Fi 7 or a Gen 5 SSD support. Still, the security is on point thanks to the dTPM 2.0 chip, the fingerprint reader, and the optional IR Web camera.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-p2-tmp216-51-g2/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) - Specs
- Display
- 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, No OS, Linux, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 50Wh, 65Wh, 53Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 359.3 x 261.07 x 19.95 - 22.95 mm (14.15" x 10.28" x 0.79")
- Weight
- 1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 2x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- SmartCard reader slot
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD IR with Temporal Noise Reduction / HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- 2x Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x Speakers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/TMP216-51-G2/downloads?suggest=TMP216-51-G2;0
What’s in the box?
The standard-looking box contains some paperwork and a 100W Type-C adapter. Some devices are bundled with a 65W charger.
Design and construction
Compared to its predecessor, the TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) is almost a carbon copy of it. It still looks modern and clean. The device is a bit thicker (19.95 – 22.95 mm). Still, it’s not heavy considering the 16-inch display. The machines with the base 53Wh battery stop the scales at 1.74 kg while the ones with the bigger 65Wh unit weigh 1.79 kilos.
This time around you can’t open the lid with one hand. However, the top side of the laptop isn’t too bendy which is okay. We also spot slight flex on the middle of the keyboard during harsh typing. Nothing serious though. The zone below the Space key can be also pressed down a bit.
The bezels that surround the IPS display are thin-ish. The upper one houses a dual-mic Web camera with a privacy shutter and Temporal Noise Reduction.
You get a choice of a 720p@30FPS model and an optional 1080p@60FPS IR variant for Windows Hello.
Fully flat opening is possible which is useful for content sharing.
The two tall speaker grills are on the sides of the keyboard. The latter has an optional backlight, NumPad, and an AI shortcut. The spill-resistant board has big keycaps with long key travel and nice feedback. Still, the “Up” and “Down” Arrows are hard to press.
The OceanGlass touchpad is smooth and its accuracy is above average. The feedback of the physical clicks is kind of mushy. The fingerprint reader can be seen in the top left corner of the pad.
Flipping the machine upside down reveals a large 3-row ventilation grill that houses a small hole in its top left corner for the Acer Dust Defender system, two long rubber feet, and a battery reset pinhole. The heat is being exhausted via a vent on the back and that’s why a bit of hot air reaches the panel during serious CPU loads.
Ports
On the left, we can spot a DC-in jack, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1, and a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with a power-off charging function. The microSD Card reader is positioned on the front side. On the right, there is a Kensington lock slot, LAN, another USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, and an Audio combo jack. The machines with WWAN slots have a SIM slot on the same side.
The two Type-C support DisplayPort, USB charging ( 5 V; 3 A), and DC-in charging (20 V; 65W or 100 W).
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) | B160UAN04.4 (AUOCFAE) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 141 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 61 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 51% of the sRGB color gamut and 41% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) covers 51% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 315 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 308 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 7%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6140K.
The contrast ratio is 1190:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 184 nits (Windows slider = 72%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2), the Average color accuracy was 6.9 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office profile, it lowered to 4.2 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Gaming and movies profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 19.1 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Acer TravelMate’s screen is 49.7 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) configurations with NV153WUM-N41 (BOE0CEA), 1920 x 1200, IPS panel.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
When we subjectively listen to a sound file through the built-in speakers, the sound quality offered by Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) is relatively good. However, the low, mid and high frequencies have slight deviations in clarity.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” preset activated in the AcerSense app. Also, the “Best Performance” mode is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
You can find this device with Intel Core i3-1315U, Core i5-1334U, Core i5-1335U, Core i5-1345U, Core i7-1355U, Core i7-1365U, Core 3 100U, Core 5 120U, and Core 7 150U.
Our laptop has a 1334U chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
All machines of this Acer series are iGPU-only notebooks.
The gadget that we picked has an Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) under the hood that works as UHD Graphics because of the single-channel memory of our laptop.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 80 FPS | 48 FPS | 15 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 35 FPS | 23 FPS | 18 FPS | 13 FPS |
Storage performance
Our notebook has a 512GB KINGSTON OM8PGP4512Q-AA. It offers decent speed and it doesn’t become too toasty during benchmarking.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i5-1334U (15W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) | 3.94 GHz @ 3.02 GHz @ 83°C @ 55W | 2.87 GHz @ 2.15 GHz @ 81°C @ 34W | 2.86 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 73°C @ 28W |
| Acer Aspire Go (AG15-51P) | 3.16 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 53°C @ 34W | 3.14 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 66°C @ 32W | 2.88 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 61°C @ 28W |
Here, the performance cores of the Core i5-1334U are near the 4.00 GHz mark in short loads which is a great result! In short and medium stress, the P and E-core clock is around 2.86 GHz / 2.10 GHz which is a respectable result, especially for a single-fan cooling.
Gaming comfort
The fan of the modest thermal system isn’t too noisy when the CPU is loaded at max. Also, the keyboard becomes just lightly warm to the touch which is good for comfort.
The “Normal” mode offers a 2.70 GHz / 2.00 GHz P and E-core frequency alongside lower noise which is pretty good since the performance is almost the same compared to the “Performance” preset and the comfort is even better.
Performance
Normal
SilentBattery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 65Wh battery lasts for 11 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Normal” mode applied in the AcerSense app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this 16-inch notebook, you have to undo 13 Philips-head screws. Pop the top two edges with a thin plastic tool and pry the sides and the back. Then, work your way around the front.
The battery isn’t secured to the base with screws because there is a dedicated socket for it on the inside of the bottom panel that keeps the unit fixed.
Our machine is equipped with the optional 65Wh battery. The base model has a capacity of 53Wh. To remove it, detach the connector by pulling it towards the unit and lift the battery. The capacity is enough for 11 hours of video playback.
The pair of memory slots are covered with a heat shield and you can unglue it. The RAM modules and the preinstalled NVMe are wrapped in Mylar films. The one for the memory has a thermal pad on the inside.
According to Acer, the slots fit up to 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz memory in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 96GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.
For storage upgrades, you can rely on two M.2 slots – one for Gen 4 and one for Gen 3 SSDs. The optional SATA slot for normal HDDs or SSDs is on the left of the cooling while the replaceable Wi-Fi 6E card is below the fan.
The cooling seems pretty simple with its single fan, one heat pipe, a top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
The Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51-G2) offers enough power for daily or office tasks. However, all CPU options lack a dedicated NPU unit for accelerated AI productivity. Aside from that, the overall performance is good. In our case, the Core i5-1334U P and E cores boost to ~ 2.86 GHz / 2.10 GHz even when the chip is pushed to its limits. That’s more than enough for normal work. The comfort is also adequate, the board doesn’t feel hot to the touch and the fan isn’t intrusively loud. Still, the thermal system is a bit downgraded compared to the 2023 version – it lacks one heat pipe.
The 1200p IPS panel is typical for a budget workhorse. It’s a PWM-free screen with wide viewing angles and 315 nits of max brightness. However, the sRGB coverage and the color accuracy don’t impress.
The TravelMate P2 sports a rich port selection with two Thunderbolt 4 connectors alongside a pair of Type-As. Also, the upgradability is mindblowing for this kind of price tag – two SODIMMs, two M.2 slots, and an optional SATA slot! Some of the other advantages of this device are the long battery life and the nice keyboard.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-p2-tmp216-51-g2/
Pros
- Long battery life with the optional 65Wh unit ~ 11 hours of videos
- Good price
- Light for a 16-incher (1.74 kg – 1.79 kg)
- PWM-free (AUOCFAE)
- Wide viewing angles (AUOCFAE)
- 315 nits of max brightness (AUOCFAE)
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
- Good comfort during full system loads
- The Core i5-1334U maintains ~ 4.00 GHz / 3.00 GHz in short loads and 2.86 GHz / 2.10 GHz in longer stress
- Good “Normal” mode that offers 2.70 GHz / 2.00 GHz P and E core frequency + tamed fan
- 2x SODIMMs + 2x M.slots + optional SATA slot
- Upgradable Wi-Fi card
- You can pop the bottom plate pretty easily
- Nice port selection with 2x Thunderbolt 4s and 2x Type-As
- dTPM 2.0 chip + privacy shutter + fingerprint reader + Lock slot
- Optional 1080p IR Web camera
- Optional LTE connectivity
- Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
- Acer Dust Defender system
Cons
- Plastic build
- Low sRGB coverage (AUOCFAE)
- One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
- You can’t open the lid with one hand
- Downgraded cooling compared to the predecessor
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