Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

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 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 36 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) 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)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
- 100 %
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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