Acer 15.6" TravelMate P2

It comes in at a weight of 4.03 lb / 1.83 kg, and total dimensions of 14.4 x 10.1 x 0.79" / 365.76 x 256.54 x 20.07 mm.

It comes in at a weight of 3.97 lb / 1.8 kg, and total dimensions of 14.3 x 10 x 0.78" / 36.3 x 25.4 x 1.98 cm.

It contains a 1.6 to 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5-8250U processor with 6 MB of L3 Cache.

It contains a 2.4 to 4.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5-1135G7 (11th Gen) processor with 8 MB of L3 Cache.

With an 11th gen Intel CPU you can be assured that the laptop has a recent CPU. Whilst not the latest, due to the release of the Intel 12 Series CPUs, it is still recent. However, with the release of the 12th gen you may wish to choose that instead to ensure the longevity of your new laptop.

There's a Integrated graphics card which is a Intel UHD Graphics 620.

There's a Integrated graphics card which is a Intel Iris Xe.

An integrated card tends to not offer as much graphics processing power as a dedicated video card.

The RAM slot type is 260-Pin SO-DIMM.

It comes with 256 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 256 GB (SSD Form Factor Subject to Change) SSD harddrive.

It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

The Acer 15.6" TravelMate P2 has an estimated battery life of 12 Hours.

The battery life is achieved via a 3-Cell: 4319 mAh capacity battery.

The battery life is achieved via a 3-Cell: 48 Wh capacity battery.

It comes with 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports, with 3 being more than enough Type-A ports for even advanced laptop users. Chances are, you won't need to use all 3 at the same time.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type.

The numpad inclusion on the laptop ensures optimal access to number keys, so if that's what you're after then this laptop has it for you.

If you're like us at LaptopAXS and enjoy remote work, you'll love the Kensington Lock Slot that's offered. Lock your laptop up on the go, and ensure it doesn't walk off with a Kensington lock slot appropriate lock.

The option of the fingerprint reader gives you login & security flexibility, by allowing you to sign in to your laptop with just the tip of your finger.

Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in.

You'll find Wifi 5 inside the laptop, which is the previous generation. However, this does not mean its necessarily a major disadvantage. Wifi 5 is more than capable for the majority of the users, with only top tier users really requiring Wifi 6 at the moment.

You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch.

Bluetooth is included, however it is Bluetooth 4 which is the previous generation. This won't stop most users, but ensure that anything you're planning on using is Bluetooth 4 compatible - which is should be.

With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible.

The power supply for the Acer 15.6" TravelMate P2 is a 45 W with Barrel/Proprietary so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements.