Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook

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Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)
Acer TravelMate P259 (G2)

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

efficient processor

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) and HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) vs. HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 3.02 cm 35.96 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.4 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports 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 855 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P259 (G2) HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 - BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
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 - 3 years
Model Number M - 37A2 -
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