ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-refresh-rate display

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam

premium price tag

Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

comfortable keyboard layout

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Brushed black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
- 100 %
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, HDD kit
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - TCO Certified 9.0
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 385 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HC061R TCO
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