Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook

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Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.16 kg
Colour Black Natural silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number M - 37A2 -
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