Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Acer Extensa 15 (2540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer Extensa 15 (2540)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Acer Extensa 15 (2540). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 38.18 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.46 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Midnight black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 128 GB SSD - Kingston
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 640 x 480
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number M - 37A2 362S
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