Acer TravelMate P4

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Date Published: 07 Dec 2023

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
14.0″, 2.2K (2240 x 1400), IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB DDR4
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

8.5 Display Excellent

6.3 For Work Good

3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

Acer TravelMate P4

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Specs

Display
14.0″, 2.2K (2240 x 1400), IPS

HDD/SSD
1TB SSD

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

RAM
32GB DDR4

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
319 x 229 x 18.9 mm (12.56" x 9.02" x 0.74")

Weight
1.39 kg (3.1 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
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)

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

Web camera
FHD IR

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414-53 / TMP414-53G)

12.56" x 9.02" x 0.74" Dimensions

1.39 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +5% Weight

Review

Acer TravelMate P4 in-depth review

If you like the Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) but don't need its transforming capabilities, you could save some bucks by choosing the TravelMate P4 (TMP414-53). It's the same device but it lacks a 360-degree hinge. The rest of the specs are almost the same. This means 13th gen Raptor Lake-U CPU options alongside upgradable RAM and Wi-Fi card. The port selection remains great for a 14" machine with two Thunderbolt 4s and a pair of Type-As.The useful Dust Defender system is on board. All you have to do is to open the Quick Access app and activate the "Clean" mode. Shortly after that, the fan spins counterclockwise and it blows out the dust through a small hole in the bottom plate. By the way, this function is triggered automatically after every six hours of continuous use.You[...]

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Pros

Solid chassis
Comfortable spill-resistant backlit keyboard
Smooth touchpad
The fan isn't too noisy during heavy CPU stress in “Best performance” mode
PWM-free (BOE0AE8)
16:10 aspect ratio and wide viewing angles (BOE0AE8)
Light machine (1.39 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
Upgradable Wi-Fi card
2x SODIMMs
Fast SSD (SK Hynix FS512GEJ9X125N)
The overall performance is enough for normal daily or office usage
Not expensive
Long battery life (~ 10 hours of videos)
Dust Defender system
Metal lid
The Core i5-1335U maintains a ~3.00 GHz / 2.10 GHz P and E core clock in long loads
Very good "Silent" mode that offers low noise and 2.40 GHz / 1.80 GHz P and E core frequency

Cons

Just 1x M.2 slot
83°C NVMe temperatures during benchmarking
You can't open the lid with one hand
Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (BOE0AE8)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Acer TravelMate P4 Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. Insert a thin plastic tool into one of the top edges to create a gap. Use another tool to pry along the sides and the front, releasing the internal clips. Lift the tool slightly between the panel and base, then fully pry the rear to detach the bottom cover.More info: The bottom panel includes a socket for securing the battery in place and provides access to key upgradeable components.Batter[...]