Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium Comparison

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Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium, two laptops from Acer and Dell. Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Dell 16 Premium was launched in June 2025. There is only 5 months difference between TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and Dell 16 Premium before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core 5 120U,Intel Core 7 150U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB,16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
361.3 x 242.8 x 20.35 mm (14.22 x 9.56 x 0.8 inches)
Weight: 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Dell 16 Premium Key Specs

Launched in June 2025
16.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
358.18 x 240.05 x 18.7 mm (14.1 x 9.45 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 over Dell 16 Premium

Weight	1.63 kg vs 2.07 kg	0.44 kg lighter
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 139 ppi	More pixels per inch
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Dell 16 Premium over Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.6% vs ~76.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.5 mm vs 8 mm	4.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 52%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 200 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 1.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell 16 Premium and Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs June 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Dell 16 Premium and Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and the Dell 16 Premium.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)
Surface Area	877 cm2 (135.9 inches2)	860 cm2 (133.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.5%	~89.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8 mm	~3.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and the Dell 16 Premium External Dimensions

Weight

TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 weighs 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs), whereas the 16 Premium weighs 2.07 kg (4.56 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell 16 Premium is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	10 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	Arc Graphics 140T
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and Dell 16 Premium.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core 5 120U,Intel Core 7 150U

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Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.3 TFLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	DDR5	GDDR7
Memory Speed	5.2 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	2560
TMUs	32	80
ROPs	16	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 has a FLOPS value of 1.3 TFLOPS whereas the Dell 16 Premium ' has a FLOPS value of 8.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell 16 Premium may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	7467 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The 16 Premium provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the TravelMate P2 TMP215-55's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP215-55)	Dell 16 Premium
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53 Wh 65 Wh	99.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	65 / 100 W	130 W
Full Charging Time	1:37 hr	2:00 hr

On the other hand, the 16 Premium features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the TravelMate P2 TMP215-55's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and the 16 Premium have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and Dell 16 Premium since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, 16 Premium has a larger16.3" display.The total usable screen area of the TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the 16 Premium's total usable screen area is 770cm² / 119inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The 16 Premium offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The 16 Premium offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 vs Dell 16 Premium Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
16 Premium features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. 16 Premium does not have USB-A ports.
Both TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium have USB Type-C ports. TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while 16 Premium has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
16 Premium is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. 16 Premium does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both TravelMate P2 TMP215-55 and 16 Premium are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No