Acer TravelMate P2

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Date Published: 25 Feb 2025

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.87 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

5.1 For Work Average

3.0 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
358.5 x 260 x 19.9 - 22.9 mm (14.11" x 10.24" x 0.78")

Weight
1.87 kg (4.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

HDMI

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
2x Microphones

Speakers
2x Speakers

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51)

14.11" x 10.24" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.87 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +9% Weight

Review

Acer TravelMate P2 in-depth review

The Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) is described by its manufacturer as a device that falls in the essentials category in terms of specs. The target audience for this machine is SMB customers (small and medium-sized businesses) as well as hybrid and frontline workers.The machine isn't basic at all when it comes to features. Sure, there is just one display option, but since that's a 16" 16:10 IPS panel, we think it's good enough considering the price category. You can choose between five CPU options, some of them are vPro chips. There is even an optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 if you need more graphics power.For such a laptop, the upgradability looks great and you can even get a SATA slot if you don't opt for the optional LTE connectivity. Speaking of which, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5[...]

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Pros

Good battery life
Comfortable input devices
Pleasant price
Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio (AUO B160UAN03.0 (AUOBDA2))
Decent I/O
Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1
Optional fingerprint reader, IR Web camera, and Smart Card slot
2x SODIMMs, 2xM.2 slots + 1x SATA slot (option)
PWM-free (AUO B160UAN03.0 (AUOBDA2))
Capable cooling system that allows impressively high CPU clocks during heavy processor stress
Has a MicroSD card slot and optional LTE support
Good comfort under load
Dust Defender system

Cons

High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking
Plastic build
The chassis rigidness isn't good
Low sRGB coverage (AUO B160UAN03.0 (AUOBDA2))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 13 Philips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom plate off, starting from the back of the laptop.Hint: Be careful during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by detaching its connector from the motherboard. Lift the battery away from the base; no screw[...]