Acer TravelMate P2

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Date Published: 17 Sep 2024

Intel Core i3-1315U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
256GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

4.6 For Work Average

2.7 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

Acer TravelMate P2 in-depth review

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.[...]

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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

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Acer TravelMate P2 Hint: Power off the device and unplug all cables before starting disassembly.Undo the 13 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the top two edges of the panel. Continue prying along the sides and the back, then finish with the front to fully release the clips.More info: The bottom panel includes a dedicated socket that secures the battery and provides structural integrity.Battery Removal Caution: Handle the battery and connectors with care to avoid damage or short circuits. [...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
B160UAN04.4 (AUOCFAE)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
315 cd/m²

sRGB
51%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1190:1

dE Color Checker
6.9 4.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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