Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm |
Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.57 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminum |
Colour | Black | - |
DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - TN | 13.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
Image Brightness | 220 cd/m² | - |
Features | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free | - |
PROCESSOR | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | - | 2.9 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 3 MB | L3 - 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
MEMORY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR3L SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba | 128 GB SSD |
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Optical Drive | DVD-Writer - tray | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel Iris Graphics |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes |
Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording | - |
Video Resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
BATTERY | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41.4 Wh | 71.8 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 9 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 60 Watt |
INPUT | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, trackpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Interfaces | USB 2.0 HDMI VGA LAN 2 x USB 3.0 USB-C Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 |
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Software Included | - | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers |
MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | - |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 10 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
Model Number | M - 37A2 | - |