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日本Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) review – Solid and Capable
The Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) could impress future buyers with its pleasant price and a good amount of features. This compact 2-in-1 14-inch machine is offered with 15W Intel Raptor Lake-U processors. Yep, these ones lack a dedicated NPU for accelerated AI productivity which can be a dealbreaker for people who need such functionality. On the other hand, the 3D rendering power of the 13th gen chips isn’t too far behind the Meteor Lake-U successors.
The manufacturer has to cut corners here and there to lower the end price. That’s why this fella relies on DDR4 RAM. On the bright side, you get two SODIMMs for future upgrades which is great. The Wi-Fi card and the optional WWAN unit aren’t soldered as well.
The display options are limited to two 1200p IPS touchscreens with different sRGB coverage. Our laptop is equipped with the base panel and yes, the color accuracy isn’t impressive at all. That’s why the optional screen is the way to go if you want to enjoy a more vibrant picture.
The port selection is great thanks to the pair of Thunderbolt 4s. A backlit keyboard and a glass touchpad are available for all machines – nice! For security, you get a Lock slot, a privacy shutter, a fingerprint reader, and an optional IR Web camera.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-spin-p4-tmp414rn-53/
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Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-53/54) - Specs
- Display
- 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 56Wh, 4-cell
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 319 x 229 x 18.9 mm (12.56" x 9.02" x 0.74")
- Weight
- 1.49 kg (3.3 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
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD IR
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-53/54) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/TMP414RN-53/downloads?suggest=TMP414RN-53;0
What’s in the box?
Inside the compact box, you’ll find a couple of manuals and a 65W Type-C or barrel plug charger. Some notebooks are bundled with additional goodies such as Acer Active Pen, Acer USB Type-C Dock II (ADK810), or Acer Type-C Dock III (ADK930).
Design and construction
The TravelMate P4 Spin reminds us of the TravelMate P2 (TMP214-55). The design is unintrusive and suitable for office usage. The dimensions seem fine for a transformer that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg – 18.9 mm profile thickness and a 1.491 kg starting weight with the base 56Wh battery.
You’ll need two hands to open the laptop. This seems the only con regarding the build quality. The lid and the base are solid.
When the device is opened, you’ll be greeted by thick bezels.
The Web camera with a privacy shutter and Temporal Noise Reduction tech is standardly positioned on top of the screen. You can choose between a 720p@30FPS camera and an optional 1080p@60FPS IR unit.
It’s not a surprise that the laptop can lay fully flat since it has a stable 360-degree hinge.
Tablet and tent modes are also supported. We tried to twist the chassis in these positions and it stayed intact.
The tall speaker grills are on the sides of the backlit keyboard. The large keycaps offer pretty long travel and nice feedback. The Power button in the top right zone has a built-in fingerprint reader for extra security. The “Up” and “Down” Arrow keys are uncomfortable for work, especially if you have big hands.
The centrally placed sizable touchpad has a Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The surface is smooth and the accuracy is very good.
Two long rubber feet, a battery reset pinhole, and a huge ventilation grill with a cutout on the top left side for the Acer Dust Defender system can be seen on the bottom. The heat is pushed through via one vent on the rear. That’s why the hot air reaches the bottom of the display when the CPU is loaded at max.
Ports
On the left, you get a power connector, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports with DisplayPort and charging capabilities (65W DC-in), an HDMI 2.1, and a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with a power-off charging. The microSD Card and the optional Smart Card readers are positioned on the front. On the right, there is a Kensington lock slot, LAN, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, an Audio combo jack, an optional SIM card slot, and a Stylus garage (option).
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) | NV140WUM-N41 (BOE0AE8) |
| Diagonal | 14.0 inches (35.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS, Touch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 162 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 53 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 P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) 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 P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53): 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 49% of the sRGB color gamut and 39% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) covers 49% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 251 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 246 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6590K.
The contrast ratio is 1310:1.
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 181 nits (Windows slider = 87%) — 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 P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53). 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 P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53), the Average color accuracy was 6.3 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office profile, it lowered to 4.3 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space (primaries and D65 white point specified in ITU-R BT.709, sRGB encoding curve).
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 & Office 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 = 18.4 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 P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) 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 P4 Spin’s screen is 29.7 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The sound quality of the Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) is good. Low, mid and high frequencies are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” mode activated in the Acer Quick Access app. Also, the “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
This laptop can be found with Intel Core i3-1315U, Core i5-1335U, Core i5-1345U, Core i7-1355U, or Core i7-1365U.
Our machine is equipped with an i7-1355U.
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 rely on an iGPU for graphics loads.
In our case, that’s the the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) which operates as UHD Graphics because of the single-channel memory.
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 | 56 FPS | 33 FPS | 9 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 | 30 FPS | 19 FPS | 15 FPS | 12 FPS |
Storage performance
Our laptop has a 1TB SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X110N. It’s decently fast but it gets hot during benchmarking because it’s not additionally cooled by a thermal pad.
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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 i7-1355U (15W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) | 3.58 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 86°C @ 50W | 3.06 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 84°C @ 32W | 2.72 GHz @ 2.10 GHz @ 97°C @ 28W |
| Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58M) | 3.91 GHz @ 2.94 GHz @ 73°C @ 50W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.52 GHz @ 76°C @ 37W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.18 GHz @ 68°C @ 28W |
| HP Elite x360 1040 G10 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 49W | 3.05 GHz @ 2.30 GHz @ 80°C @ 31W | 2.52 GHz @ 1.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 22W |
| HP Envy x360 15 (15-fe0000) | 3.56 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 67°C @ 46W | 3.43 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 79°C @ 44W | 2.86 GHz @ 2.13 GHz @ 78°C @ 30W |
| Dell Latitude 15 3540 | 3.28 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 88°C @ 37W | 2.77 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 90°C @ 27W | 2.37 GHz @ 1.71 GHz @ 69°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.22 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 85°C @ 33W | 3.00 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 89°C @ 28W | 2.01 GHz @ 1.46 GHz @ 70°C @ 16W |
| Dell Latitude 14 5440 | 4.03 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 71°C @ 50W | 3.91 GHz @ 2.97 GHz @ 93°C @ 47W | 2.65 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 70°C @ 22W |
| Dell Latitude 14 7440 | 3.65 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 83°C @ 44W | 3.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 94°C @ 36W | 2.63 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 76°C @ 25W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.59 GHz @ 2.66 GHz @ 80°C @ 39W | 3.52 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W |
| HP Pavilion 15 (15-eg3000) | 3.67 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 76°C @ 45W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 73°C @ 25W | 2.22 GHz @ 1.73 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 74°C @ 49W | 3.74 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 86°C @ 49W | 2.69 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 75°C @ 23W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 | 3.85 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 67°C @ 50W | 3.32 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W | 2.14 GHz @ 1.44 GHz @ 66°C @ 17W |
| HP EliteBook 860 G10 | 3.90 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 50W | 3.35 GHz @ 2.12 GHz @ 86°C @ 36W | 2.48 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 65°C @ 20W |
| Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) | 3.90 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 89°C @ 55W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 86°C @ 37W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) | 3.52 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 67°C @ 45W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.63 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 72°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 | 3.76 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 85°C @ 50W | 3.46 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 97°C @ 44W | 2.02 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | 3.66 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 94°C @ 49W | 3.23 GHz @ 2.50 GHz @ 97°C @ 38W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 72°C @ 19W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 | 3.67 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 82°C @ 49W | 3.32 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.64 GHz @ 76°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 | 3.49 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 69°C @ 42W | 3.28 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 82°C @ 38W | 2.20 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 77°C @ 23W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.34 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 86°C @ 39W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 93°C @ 35W | 2.38 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 | 3.78 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 82°C @ 48W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 90°C @ 41W | 2.52 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 78°C @ 22W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 78°C @ 51W | 3.7 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 93°C @ 49W | 2.38 GHz @ 1.75 GHz @ 64°C @ 21W |
| Acer Aspire 5 (A514-56M) | 3.82 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 64°C @ 55W | 2.18 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 65°C @ 37W | 1.43 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 60°C @ 28W |
| Dell Vostro 15 3530 | 2.06 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 94°C @ 40W | 1.56 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 26W | 2.06 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 95°C @ 26W |
| Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) | 2.23 GHz @ 2.58 GHz @ 76°C @ 40W | 2.13 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 85°C @ 35W | 1.64 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 77°C @ 24W |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) | 3.46 GHz @ 2.47 GHz @ 80°C @ 41W | 3.06 GHz @ 2.24 GHz @ 91°C @ 31W | 2.36 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 75°C @ 21W |
For a 14-inch transformer, the clocks of the Core i7-1355U are pleasantly high even in longer loads where the chip is able to sustain around 2.72 GHz / 2.10 GHz P and E core frequency at the expense of 97°C temperature.
Comfort during full load
The three power presets can be found in the Quick Access app. The single fan is almost quiet in “Performance mode” when the CPU is stressed at max.
As you can see from the screenshot below, the “Normal mode” isn’t suitable for heavy tasks since the CPU clocks are too low (~ 1.10 GHz / 0.90 GHz for the P and E cores).
When the CPU is pushed to its limits, the hotspot on the keyboard is around the center and it reaches 50°C which doesn’t feel too hot to the touch. The other zones of the board are cooler. Still, the lower bezel of the screen is heated up to 63°C where the rear exhaust is. Yep, that’s hot.
Battery
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 56Wh battery lasts for around 10 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 Acer Quick Access app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To see the internals of this small transformer, you have to undo 10 Torx-head screws. Pop the areas behind the hinges with a lever tool. Fully pry the back with a thin plastic tool and do the same for the other three sides. You can also remove the stylus but it’s not necessary.
The battery isn’t secured to the chassis with screws since there is a dedicated socket for it on the inside of the bottom panel that fixes the unit in place.
The battery of our laptop is the default 56Wh variant. For a longer autonomous life, you can get the bigger 65Wh model. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard by pulling it towards the unit and lift the battery away from the chassis. The capacity is enough for around 10 hours of video playback.
There is a Mylar film over the RAM slots and you can peel it.
According to Acer, the two SODIMMs can handle up to 64GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM 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, you can rely on just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The preinstalled NVMe drive is covered with a heat shield. The Wi-Fi 6E card is placed below the fan and the WWAN slot for optional LTE connectivity is on the left.
The thermal system has a decently sized fan, two heat pipes, one top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
The Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) caught our attention with its fair price and adequate performance. The Core i7-1355U P and E cores boost to around 2.72 GHz / 2.10 GHz in longer stress which is a respectable result for a compact transformer. On the flip side, the chip gets hot when loaded at max for a lot of time.
This may be a small machine but its port selection is great. The upgradability is almost perfect – you can upgrade the RAM, and replace the Wi-Fi and WWAN cards. The only downside is the single M.2 slot.
The 1200p touchscreen (NV140WUM-N41 (BOE0AE8)) is capable enough for normal usage. The unit is PWM-free and its viewing angles are also comfortable. The color coverage and the maximum brightness are nothing to write home about.
The TravelMate P4 Spin is a good offer in its class thanks to the long battery life, the solid build, the good comfort under max loads, and the plethora of ports.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-spin-p4-tmp414rn-53/
Pros
- Solid built quality
- 360-degree hinge – laptop, tent, and tablet modes are supported
- Comfortable spill-resistant backlit keyboard
- Smooth glass touchpad
- Almost quiet fan during heavy CPU stress in “Best performance” mode
- PWM-free (BOE0AE8)
- 16:10 aspect ratio and wide viewing angles (BOE0AE8)
- Relatively light for a 14-inch 2-in-1 machine (1.491 kg)
- Fingerprint reader, privacy shutter, dTPM 2.0 chip, Lock slot
- Optional 1080p@60FPS IR Web camera
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports + MicroSD card reader + 2x Type-As
- Optional Smart Card reader, LTE connectivity, and stylus
- Replaceable Wi-Fi and WWAN cards
- 2x SODIMMs
- Decently fast SSD (SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X110N)
- The overall performance is enough for normal daily or office tasks
- Not expensive
- Long battery life (~ 10 hours of videos)
- Dust Defender system
- Good sound quality
- Metal lid
Cons
- 1x M.2 slot
- 97°C CPU temperatures in long loads
- 79°C NVMe temperatures during benchmarking
- You can’t open the lid with one hand
- Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (BOE0AE8)
- The bottom display bezel gets hot when the CPU is doing the heavy lifting
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