Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) 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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.06 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top) Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Thunder black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 690 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Qualcomm WCD9385 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 5G -
Controller Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 28 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) 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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
- 100 %
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, HDD kit
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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