•  Date Published: 10 Apr 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1335U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    5.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 313 x 222 x 19.98 mm (12.32" x 8.74" x 0.79")
    • Weight
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP413-51)
    12.32" x 8.74" x 0.79" Dimensions
    1.40 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -10% Weight

    Review

    Acer TravelMate P4 in-depth review

    The TravelMate lineup offers tons of devices including 11-inch machines and laptops with much bigger displays. This time around, we will show you the Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP413-51) which boasts almost the same functionality as some of its bigger siblings (like the Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53)) but it has a small 13.3" display. The latter is an IPS unit with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1200p resolution.In terms of power, you can rely on 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-U CPUs. That's a good choice for such a compact notebook because these chips dissipate less heat than the P-series models and don't require significant cooling. The lack of dGPU options isn't a surprise given the compact form factor.On the other hand, this little fella is "armed" with a modern I/O, Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 c[...]

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    Pros

    • Long battery life
    • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
    • PWM-free display (BOE NV133WUM-N44 (BOE0C28))
    • Wide viewing angles and good maximum brightness (BOE NV133WUM-N44 (BOE0C28))
    • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports + HDMI 2.1
    • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, fingerprint reader plus optional 1080p 60FPS IR Web camera with ToF sensor
    • Up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory
    • Capable thermal system that allows high CPU clocks and low temperatures during max processor stress
    • Good comfort under load
    • Dust Defender system

    Cons

    • Soldered memory
    • Just one M.2 slot
    • The build quality isn't the best
    • High NVMe temperature during benchmarking
    • Low sRGB coverage (BOE NV133WUM-N44 (BOE0C28))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP413-51) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 9 Torx-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the panel off, starting from the front and working your way around the sides.Hint: Be careful when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by pulling out its connector from the motherboard. Remove the two Philips-head screws se[...]

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