Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) has a Full HD IPS panel with a model number BOE NV156FHM-N48. Its diagonal is 15.6″ (39.62 cm), and the resolution 1920 х 1080 pixels. The screen ratio is 16:9, and we are looking at a pixel density of – 142 ppi, and a pitch of 0.18 х 0.18 mm. The screen turns into Retina when viewed at distance equal to or greater than 60cm (24″) (from this distance one’s eye stops differentiating the separate pixels, and it is normal for looking at a laptop). In the American SKUs of the Travelmate P2, we noticed a few machines with discrete Nvidia GeForce MX330. That would make a modest difference to graphics performance, and probably a better choice would be an AMD Ryzen-based P2 with its faster integrated Radeon RX Vega 7 or 8 Graphics.

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If that’s one of the best, the worst is undoubtedly the screen. We’re unsure what the exact technology used in the display is, but it is not bright, and the viewing angles aren’t great, suggesting that it isn’t an IPS screen. Interestingly, you will get an especially populated I/O selection, with a total of four USB ports (one Type-C), an RJ-45 connector, and an SD card reader. And while most of 2020’s new notebooks feature an HDMI connector, you will rarely find a VGA port. Well, the TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52) has one, paying tribute to its ancestors. To summarise, the processing power of this model is probably overkill for general office use, but the GPU isn’t anything special. However, there is one aspect of the P2 we didn’t care for, and that was the liberal plastering of bloatware on the Windows 11 installation. While the Iris Xe 80EU GPU is better than the dire UHD Graphics that older Intel processors offered, the 96EU version used on the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core i7-1195G7 is twice as fast when pushed by a Core-i7 class processor.A feature we appreciated most was that it came with an Ethernet port, although Acer was forced to make one that expands to accommodate the cable end in this case. That’s useful, especially getting the system over the tsunami of updates that any new Windows machine will be subjected. 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. We cover repair or replacement costs for a fixed period of 24 months after the expiry of the manufacturers warranty.

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Accidents can happen both in and out of the office, which is why the TravelMate P2 is tested and certified to meet US Military standard MIL-STD 810H for durability. This helps protects it against a variety of mishaps, which in turn reduces the risk of costly and disruptive repairs impacting your business. Inside, you’ll see a lot of free space and a pretty modest cooling solution, comprising a tiny heat pipe, a heat sink, and a fan. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available at all retail locations. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Not responsible for pricing or other typographical or photographical errors or omissions. Pictures may differ from the offer. Its lid cannot be opened with a single hand and it flexes like soft mozzarella. On the bright side, the camera has a hardware shutter, which will protect you from spying eyes, and the bezels are thin-enough for the laptop to look pretty modern.Say goodbye to clunky video conferencing. With advanced Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, you can enjoy a smoother wireless experience with faster speeds than standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Protect your Laptop against the cost and hassle of unexpected failure and give yourself some added peace of mind with one of our great value extended warranties! 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 14” Full HD IPS screen of the TravelMate P2 is designed to let you work effectively wherever you are. With plenty of sharp detail & vivid colours, it’ll help whatever you’re working on look its best; plus the increased brightness and expanded contrast ensure that it’s easy to view, no matter the environment or lighting conditions you’re working in.

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The performance offered on this machine is something of a mixed bag. We’ve previously tested other machines using the same Core i5-1235U and got better scores than these, and the difference may be down to the memory specs. Our review machine, the Travelmate P2 TMP215-54 (NX.VVSEK.004) isn’t one of those sold directly in the UK, but is available through Curry’s business channel and other retail outlets. One curiosity is the screen hinges that tease that they might be fully reversible but aren’t. These hinges do allow the screen to fold flat, travelling 180 degrees from the close position to fully extended. Not sure what the value is in this much rotation, but it’s what it can do. In short, the Travelmate P2 was built to a price, but that cost looks reasonable value for money when you look at the part specifications.

An affordable performance laptop

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-52)’s display in this configuration has an IPS panel with a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and good contrast ratio. Sadly, it has a very narrow color coverage (50% of sRGB) and uses harmful PWM for all brightness levels, part the maximum. While our Health-Guard profile can eliminate the issue, it is not good to see such an issue on a work device (or any device in general). What’s interesting is that the Windows Experience Index number and the PCMark 10 scores are decent, and with a faster SSD, these would be even better.