MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53). 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.

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.39 cm x 25.54 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Grey Shale black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-53)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3439
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