The Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) is meant for people who are constantly on the go and need a light and compact device that is powerful and efficient at the same time. Since it's a premium business laptop, it's full of important security features like a TPM 2.0 module for data encryption, a self-healing BIOS, and Intel vPro Raptor Lake U-series CPU options. That's not all - the base 1200p IPS display offers the optional Acer Privacy Panel function that drastically limits the viewing angles with a touch of a button. That's very useful when someone wants to have a sneak peek at your personal info on the screen. If you don't need such goodies and money isn't a problem, you can get the optional 2.8K OLED panel that brings an infinite contrast ratio to the table. The Acer Dust Defender system is standard for all devices. It's an automated cleaning function of the fans that is triggered after every six hours of work and when you turn on the notebook. In short, the fans will start to spin counterclockwise to blow dust out through two small holes on the bottom plate. The Intel Evo certification is optional and on paper, it should enhance the battery life. The notebook has survived the MIL-STD 810H military-grade tests so we can expect at least decent durability. Speaking of which, the gadget features reinforced I/O ports with additional metal brackets so the connectors are ready for everyday harsh use. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-p6-tmp614-53/ Specs, Drivers, What's in the box Drivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/TMP614-53/downloads?suggest=TMP614-53;1 What's in the box? Inside the box, you will find some manuals, a USB Type-C to LAN adapter, a SIM card tray ejection tool, and a 65W USB Type-C charger. Design and construction That's a typical office device - minimal branding on the lid, rounded edges, and a dark color. The device is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy (only the bezels around the display are plastic). This results in impressive dimensions. The profile is 16.9 mm and the device weighs just 1.1 kg! You can open the lid with a single hand but it's spongy when we try to twist it. The base is much more solid and it flexes just a little bit in the zone below the keyboard deck. As you can see, the bezels around the display are thin. The top one is a home of a Full HD Web camera with a privacy shutter. You can also get the option IR model with an AI-powered noise-reduction and ToF Sensor for Windows Hello. The model offers User Sensing technology that will lock the screen when you aren't in front of the device. Because of the 180-degree hinge design, the device can lay fully flat on your desk. The keyboard has a backlight and the keycaps have a surprisingly long key travel and clicky feedback. That's a real achievement given the thin profile. The fingerprint reader is embedded in the Power button. The board is surrounded by two tall front-facing speakers with DTS Audio. The touchpad is for sure one of the best units that we have tested up to date. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass surface, it's super smooth, and its accuracy is out of this world. The bottom panel houses two long rubber feet, a battery reset pinhole, and a big ventilation grill. On its left side, you can see two small holes that are part of the so-called Acer Dust Defender system. The hot air is pushed through a vent on the back so yes, some amount of heat makes its way to the lower part of the display during heavy CPU load. Ports On the left, there are two Thunderbolt 4 connectors with DisplayPort and charging capabilities (65W) and an HDMI. On the other side, you’ll find a Kensington lock slot, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, an Audio combo jack, a MicroSD card reader, and a Nano SIM card slot (option). Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) is equipped with a WUXGA IPS panel, model number AUO B140UAN02.2 (AUO72A0). It comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 14.0" (35.6 cm), and the resolution - 1920 x 1200p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 162 ppi, and their pitch – 0.16 x 0.16 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 53 cm (from this distance, the average human eye can’t see the individual pixels). Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality. Also, a video with locked focus and exposure. The maximum measured brightness is 372 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 377 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6100K. In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 140 nits) – in this particular case at 72% Brightness (White level = 144 cd/m2, Black level = 0.08 cd/m2). Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is very good – 1850:1. To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy. Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook. Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day. The yellow dotted line shows Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53)'s color gamut coverage. Its display covers 99% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 83% of DCI-P3. Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature (6500K) at 140 cd/m2 luminance and sRGB gamma mode. We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile. Below you can compare the scores of the Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right). The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light. The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, 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 = 33.1 ms. 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) Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53)'s display doesn't flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use. Health Impact: Blue light emissions Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the 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: Gloss-level measurement Glossy-coated displays are sometimes inconvenient in high ambient light conditions. We show the level of reflection on the screen for the respective laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is 60° (in this case, the result is 63.4 GU). Sound Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53)'s speakers produce a sound of relatively good quality. However, the low, mid, and high tones all have some deviations from clarity. Buy our profiles Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) configurations with 14.0" AUO B140UAN02.2 (AUO72A0) (1920 x 1200) IPS. *Should you have problems with downloading the purchased file, try using a different browser to open the link you’ll receive via e-mail. If the download target is a .php file instead of an archive, change the file extension to .zip or contact us at bg.laptopmedia@gmail.com. Read more about the profiles HERE. Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests 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 You can find this machine with Intel Core i5-1335U or the Core i7-1355U. GPU options No dGPU options here, you can rely on the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) or Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU). Gaming tests CS:GO HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) Average FPS 162 fps 135 fps 81 fps DOTA 2 HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) HD 1080p, High (Check settings) Average FPS 133 fps 90 fps 59 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 38 fps 25 fps - - The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) can unleash its true potential when it's complemented by a fast memory. Thanks to the LPDDR5 RAM of this machine, the iGPU can show more than 80 FPS on average in CS:GO on MAX details. Playing heavy games like Gears 5 on Low is possible if you don't mind the sub-40 FPS score. [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life 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 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 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 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 Thanks to the cooling with two fans, the Core i7-1355U can maintain 2.63 GHz for the P cores and 1.90 GHz for the E cores alongside a 28W power limit in longer stress. That's a very impressive result. In addition, the CPU temperature is also good. Gaming comfort You can hear the fans when the processor is under serious load but they aren't noisy at all. If you don't need the full CPU power, you can switch down to "Normal" or "Silent" mode which offers less noise. During max processor load, the keyboard feels a bit warm in the center and on the left side but it doesn't feel hot to the touch which is okay for normal work. Battery Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Better performance setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 120 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This notebook's 65Wh battery lasts for 16 hours and 40 minutes of Web browsing, or 14 hours and 17 minutes of video playback. That's a great result! To achieve that, you have to apply the "Balanced" preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and select the "Normal mode" in the Acer Quick Access app. Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance To remove the bottom plate, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back. Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside. The battery is a 65Wh model. If you have to take it out, first, you have to unplug the connector from the mainboard and then undo the two Philips-head screws that are fixing the unit to the base. The capacity is enough for 16 hours and 40 minutes of Web browsing, or 14 hours and 17 minutes of video playback. Unfortunately, the memory is soldered but at least you can get up to 32GB of LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM which seems plenty and should be enough for most users. At least we can have a sneak peek at the memory modules. For storage, there is only one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. On the left, beneath the cooling is placed the WWAN slot for optional 5G connectivity. It is covered by a metal shroud that has a thermal pad on the inside. Sadly, the protective plate is soldered to the metal housing around the fans. You have to disassemble almost the whole thermal system if you want to gain access to the 5G modem. The cooling seems big enough for such a compact laptop. It comprises two small fans, a pair of heat pipes, one top-mounted heatsink, and a heat spreader. Storage performance The SSD of our laptop is 1TB SAMSUNG MZVL21T0HCLR-00B07. This is a Gen 4 SSD with TLC memory. Below you can see some benchmarks of this NVMe. It reached 48°C during testing which is normal. Verdict We like the Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) because it's a compact and light machine but at the same time, its performance is also on point. The cooling system with two small fans and a duo of heat pipes gets the job done even in prolonged periods of 100% CPU load. Then, the optional Core i7-1355U can sustain high CPU clocks. We have tested a lot of machines with this processor and the Acer device is the first one that can maintain 2.63 GHz for the P cores in heavy loads. On top of that, we are talking about a 14-incher that performs better in some tests than other 16-inch laptops with the same team Blue chip. The chassis is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy and it boasts a MIL-STD 810H certification but the lid is flexible. Still, the base is much more stable. The keyboard has a backlight and it's pretty comfortable for work. We are blown away by the great touchpad with a glass surface and top-notch accuracy. The machine has a lot of tricks up in its sleeve that can ease your life in the office. Unfortunately, most of the goodies are optional. Like the Acer Privacy Panel function that is also tied to the base 1200p display or the IR Web camera User Sensing technology. Still, the Dust Defender system is available for all users and with its aid, you don't have to open the laptop regularly to clean the internals since the fans will blow out the dust automatically every day by spinning counterclockwise. The default 1920x1200 IPS display (AUO B140UAN02.2 (AUO72A0)) is a nice surprise with its very good contrast ratio of 1850:1 and wide viewing angles. It's PWM-free and thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile, the color accuracy is enhanced to an average dE value of just 1.4 which is much better compared to the 4.4 out-of-the-box score. If you need a screen with a higher resolution, you can opt for the optional 2.8K OLED unit. The I/O looks good with its two Thunderbolt 4 ports and MicroSD card reader. The memory is soldered but that's something normal for a modern light and thin device. Unfortunately, there is just one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs. The battery life is another key selling point of this machine. The 65W capacity is enough for 16 hours and 40 minutes of Web browsing, or 14 hours and 17 minutes of video playback. Still, we bought an Intel Evo-based laptop and this tech helps to improve the autonomous work. If you pick a machine without this certification and with an OLED display, maybe the battery life will be shorter. The Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) is a powerful business device that weighs a bit over 1 kilo but it impresses us with its potent cooling, good comfort under load, and long battery life. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-travelmate-p6-tmp614-53/