ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51). 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 VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

long battery life

solid build quality

fast processing speed

limited graphics performance

higher price point

no 4K display

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Mild black | Mil black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, ErgoLift MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number AU078T G2 - 50HC
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