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Acer TravelMate P645 Notebook Review

Success. Acer's 14-inch TravelMate P645 does not have any serious weaknesses and besets the business-leaders from Hewlett Packard and Lenovo. It clearly outruns its rivals in terms of battery life.

For the original German review, see here.

Not only HP, Dell and Lenovo have business laptops in their portfolio. Acer also plays in this league. Like the other manufacturers, Acer has three different business lineups: TravelMate P2X5 (entry-level, low price), TravelMate P4X5 (mid-range, medium price), TravelMate P6X5 (premium-range, high price). We now have the latest 14-inch TravelMate P645-S-58HK from the upper business range before us. It is a Broadwell upgrade of the previously tested Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk. The latter additionally features a dedicated AMD GPU. Our present review sample relies on an integrated Intel GPU.

Contenders of the TravelMate are, for example, Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s, HP's EliteBook 840 G2, and Dell's Latitude E7450.

Since both TravelMate models we tested feature an identical build, we will not go in-depth about casing, connectivity, input devices or speakers. The corresponding information can be found in the review of the Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk.

Processor
Intel Core i5-5200U 2 x 2.2 - 2.7 GHz, Broadwell
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 5500, Core: 900 MHz, dual-channel, 10.18.10.3995
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR3-1600, dual-channel, one memory bank (filled), 4 GB soldered
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, AU Optronics B140HAN01.1, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Broadwell-U PCH-LP (Premium)
Storage
Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD, 256 GB 
, 180 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC282 @ Intel Broadwell PCH-LP - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: combo audio, Card Reader: SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: shock sensor, NFC, TPM 1.2
Networking
Intel I218-LM Gigabit (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0, Huawei MU736 3G
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 21 x 329 x 235 ( = 0.83 x 12.95 x 9.25 in)
Battery
54 Wh, 11.1 V, 4850 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64 Bit) + Windows 8 Pro (64 Bit)
Camera
Webcam: HD webcam
Primary Camera: 1.3 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, McAfee LiveSafe-Internet Security (trial), MS Office (trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.5 kg ( = 52.91 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 329 g ( = 11.61 oz / 0.73 pounds)
Price
1329 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case & Maintenance

Two covers are found on the TravelMate's underside. The small flap conceals the SIM-card slot, and the large cover enables accessing the working memory bank and hard-drive slot. However, no hard drive is inserted into the slot in our review sample and there is no SATA interface, either. Therefore, it is not possible to retrofit a 2.5-inch hard drive. The base unit's underside would have to be removed to access the storage device (M.2 format) and the other hardware components. That is no problem; the base tray can simply be lifted off after removing all screws on the underside. It is not secured with additional clips or hooks that might break.

Display

The TravelMate is equipped with a matte, 14-inch screen that has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The screen delivers a brightness of 308.6 cd/m² - a good rate, which outshines the screens of both the ThinkPad T450s (268.4 cd/m²; Full HD) and EliteBook 840 G2 (239.8 cd/m²; HD+).

271
cd/m²
303
cd/m²
310
cd/m²
296
cd/m²
331
cd/m²
321
cd/m²
304
cd/m²
318
cd/m²
323
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
AU Optronics B140HAN01.1 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 331 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 308.6 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 82 %
Center on Battery: 331 cd/m²
Contrast: 828:1 (Black: 0.4 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.07 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 4.86 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
90.6% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
59% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
66.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
90.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
66.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.49
TravelMate vs. sRGB (Correction 20.5.2015)
TravelMate vs. sRGB (Correction 20.5.2015)
TravelMate vs. AdobeRGB
TravelMate vs. AdobeRGB

The screen's contrast of 828:1 and black level of 0.4 cd/m² are also appealing. The ThinkPad's screen (1110:1; 0.25 cd/m²) has even better rates, but the screen in the EliteBook (334:1; 0.8 cd/m²) cannot compete with that. The screen in the TravelMate cannot reproduce either the sRGB or AdobeRGB color spaces. The coverage rates here are 91% sRGB (Correction 20.5.2015 due to a wrong sRGB-reference-profile) and 59% (AdobeRGB).

The screen has an average DeltaE 2000 shift of 4.07 in state of delivery and thus just misses the target range (DeltaE less than 3). The screen does not exhibit a bluish cast.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps

Acer furnishes its TravelMate with a viewing-angle stable IPS screen. Consequently, the screen remains legible from every position. It is possible to use the TravelMate outdoors.

Viewing angles: TravelMate
Viewing angles: TravelMate
The TravelMate outdoors
The TravelMate outdoors
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
IPS 1920x1080
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
IPS 1920x1080
HP EliteBook 840 G2
TN 1600x900
HP Elitebook 745 G2
TN 1366x768
Dell Latitude E7450
IPS 1920x1080
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
TN 1600x900
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
IPS 1920x1080
Display
-6%
-39%
-43%
1%
-37%
2%
Display P3 Coverage
66.7
64.8
-3%
38.82
-42%
36.42
-45%
66.6
0%
40.33
-40%
65.8
-1%
sRGB Coverage
90.8
83.8
-8%
58.4
-36%
54.7
-40%
92.4
2%
60.4
-33%
94.5
4%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
66.5
61.2
-8%
40.11
-40%
37.64
-43%
67.7
2%
41.71
-37%
67.9
2%
Screen
6%
-79%
-81%
5%
-71%
-2%
Brightness middle
331
272
-18%
267
-19%
208
-37%
280
-15%
265
-20%
258
-22%
Brightness
309
268
-13%
240
-22%
202
-35%
257
-17%
265
-14%
249
-19%
Brightness Distribution
82
91
11%
84
2%
76
-7%
75
-9%
89
9%
93
13%
Black Level *
0.4
0.245
39%
0.8
-100%
0.72
-80%
0.3
25%
1.15
-188%
0.38
5%
Contrast
828
1110
34%
334
-60%
289
-65%
933
13%
230
-72%
679
-18%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
4.07
4.35
-7%
12.71
-212%
12.51
-207%
3.45
15%
9.66
-137%
3.8
7%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
4.86
3.7
24%
13.91
-186%
13.57
-179%
3.35
31%
10.37
-113%
4.13
15%
Gamma
2.49 88%
2.68 82%
2.35 94%
2.15 102%
2.37 93%
2.67 82%
2.68 82%
CCT
6109 106%
6076 107%
20099 32%
15339 42%
6940 94%
11804 55%
6519 100%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
59
54.7
-7%
37.2
-37%
35
-41%
60
2%
38
-36%
61
3%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
90.6
83.5
-8%
92
2%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
0% / 3%
-59% / -68%
-62% / -71%
3% / 4%
-54% / -62%
0% / -1%

* ... smaller is better

Performance

Acer has a 14-inch, premium-range business laptop in its lineup with the TravelMate P645. It sports a TPM, docking port, and a 3G modem on board. Our review sample is sold for approximately 1300 Euros (~$1405). Acer additionally offers other configurations; the laptop is also available with a dedicated GeForce 840M.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
LatencyMon
HWInfo
System information: Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK

Processor

The TravelMate is equipped with Intel's Core i5-5200U dual-core processor (Broadwell). It is a ULV processor. The CPU clocks with a base speed of 2.2 GHz, which can be boosted to 2.5 GHz (both cores) or 2.7 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Surprisingly, the Turbo was never utilized during our CPU tests. The CPU performed the tests with 2.2 GHz in both AC and battery modes. Consequently, the TravelMate achieves a lower performance than other laptops based on this CPU. The gap in single-thread performance, which is more important in routine use, is greater than in the multi-thread performance.

The processor is soldered
The processor is soldered
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
5197
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
7683
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
3449
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
24.27 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
2.5 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
1.04 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
24.27 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
250 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
91 Points
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
250 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
262 Points +5%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
302 Points +21%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
259 Points +4%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
162 Points -35%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
280 Points +12%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
509 Points +104%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
234 Points -6%
CPU Single 64Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
91 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
110 Points +21%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
130 Points +43%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
109 Points +20%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
49 Points -46%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
117 Points +29%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
124 Points +36%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
109 Points +20%
Cinebench R11.5
CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2.5 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2.85 Points +14%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
3.31 Points +32%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2.81 Points +12%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1.83 Points -27%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
3.07 Points +23%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
5.43 Points +117%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
2.55 Points +2%
CPU Single 64Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
1.04 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
1.26 Points +21%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
1.51 Points +45%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
1.26 Points +21%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
0.68 Points -35%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
1.35 Points +30%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
1.4 Points +35%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
1.24 Points +19%
Cinebench R10
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
7683 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
8700 Points +13%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
10435 Points +36%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
8851 Points +15%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
9396 Points +22%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
15152 Points +97%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
8813 Points +15%
Rendering Single 32Bit (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
3449 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4069 Points +18%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
4921 Points +43%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4113 Points +19%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
4465 Points +29%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4586 Points +33%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
4190 Points +21%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Single-Core Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2270 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2499 Points +10%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
3004 Points +32%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2451 Points +8%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1390 Points -39%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
2645 Points +17%
32 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
4691 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
5016 Points +7%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
6357 Points +36%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4937 Points +5%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
3733 Points -20%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
5422 Points +16%
Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
129.6 ms *
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
122 ms * +6%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
86.8 ms * +33%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
125.3 ms * +3%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
102.1 ms * +21%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2966 ms *
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2583 ms * +13%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
2074 ms * +30%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2582 ms * +13%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
2371 ms * +20%
Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
11048 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
13106 Points +19%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
15845 Points +43%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
12822 Points +16%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
13579 Points +23%
Peacekeeper - --- (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2056 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2465 Points +20%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
2958 Points +44%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2414 Points +17%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
2668 Points +30%

* ... smaller is better

System Performance

We did not experience any problems with the system; it ran smoothly. The PCMark benchmark scores are also good. Although the CPU's Turbo is not utilized, the TravelMate scores just as well as the EliteBook 840 G2 based on the same CPU. This proves that the resulting speed difference is insignificant in routine use. The system's performance cannot be improved. Acer installs a solid state drive ex-factory, and the laptop's working memory operates in dual-channel mode.

PCMark 7 Score
4046 points
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
2919 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
3080 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
3698 points
Help
PCMark 8 - Home Score Accelerated v2 (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2919 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2989 Points +2%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
3270 Points +12%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2936 Points +1%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2444 Points -16%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
2932 Points 0%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2790 Points -4%
PCMark 7 - Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
4046 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4241 Points +5%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
4797 Points +19%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4139 Points +2%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2005 Points -50%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
4650 Points +15%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4334 Points +7%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
5159 Points +28%

Storage Device

Data is stored on a solid state drive from Kingston. It has a total capacity of 256 GB. The laptop's owner has approximately 180 GB of that available. The remaining storage capacity is reserved for the Windows installation and recovery partition. It is a model in the M.2 format (full size). The SSD can boast with overall decent transfer rates. However, the write speeds lag behind the potential of modern SSDs. The SSD could easily be replaced with a higher capacity model when required.

An M.2 SSD is installed
An M.2 SSD is installed
Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
Sequential Read: 506 MB/s
Sequential Write: 343.2 MB/s
512K Read: 336.8 MB/s
512K Write: 346.8 MB/s
4K Read: 28.73 MB/s
4K Write: 66.4 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 91.6 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 95.7 MB/s

Graphics Card

The TravelMate uses the integrated GPU HD Graphics 5500 by Intel. The GPU supports DirectX 11.2 and clocks with speeds of up to 900 MHz. The 3DMark results are not surprising and range on the usual level for the graphics core. Because the working memory operates in dual-channel mode, the TravelMate achieves a better score in the 3DMark benchmarks than comparable laptops whose working memory run in single-channel mode. TravelMate models with a dedicated GeForce 840M graphics core are available should more graphics power be needed.

3DMark 06 Standard Score
7419 points
3DMark 11 Performance
1183 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
48758 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
5000 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
734 points
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3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
1183 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
976 Points -17%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
1251 Points +6%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
940 Points -21%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1188 Points 0%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
1023 Points -14%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
1058 Points -11%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
1854 Points +57%
3DMark
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
48758 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
39908 Points -18%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
55793 Points +14%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
37502 Points -23%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
32355 Points -34%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
43346 Points -11%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
44370 Points -9%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
39068 Points -20%
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
5000 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4544 Points -9%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
5782 Points +16%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4342 Points -13%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
3158 Points -37%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
4655 Points -7%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
5515 Points +10%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
5610 Points +12%
1280x720 Sky Diver Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
2759 Points
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2372 Points -14%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2446 Points -11%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Score (sort by value)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3256GD
734 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad T450-20BV001VGE
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
597 Points -19%
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
HD Graphics 5500, 5600U, Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series SSDSC2BF360A5L
753 Points +3%
HP EliteBook 840 G2
HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
548 Points -25%
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri), A10 Pro-7350B, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
578 Points -21%
Dell Latitude E7450
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 mSATA 128 GB
619 Points -16%
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
HD Graphics 4600, 4702MQ, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
590 Points -20%
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
Radeon HD 8750M, 4500U, Toshiba THNSNJ256GMCT
1169 Points +59%

Gaming Performance

The CPU/GPU combination in the TravelMate manages to render some games without lags in a low resolution and low to medium quality settings. That is true for games that only have moderate hardware requirements. Performance-hungry smash hits like Assassin's Creed Unity will never achieve smooth frame rates.

low med. high ultra
Tomb Raider (2013) 60.9 29.8 19.2 9.4
Thief (2014) 17.3 11.5 9.5 4.3
F1 2014 (2014) 51 33 22 13

Emissions

System Noise

Owners of the TravelMate do not have to worry about excessive noise development. The laptop was normally silent when idling. The fan only spun very rarely and then with a very slow speed. The fan did not increase its speed much under load, either. We measured a noise level of 35.9 dB during the stress test. That was surpassed when only the processor was put under full load, where the rate climbed up to 37.5 dB. Rivals, such as HP's EliteBook 840 G2 and Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s, are overall just as quiet as the TravelMate.

The fan is usually inactive
The fan is usually inactive

Noise Level

Idle
29.6 / 29.6 / 30.2 dB(A)
Load
35.6 / 35.9 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
5500/5200U
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
5500/5600U
HP EliteBook 840 G2
5500/5200U
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri)/A10 Pro-7350B
Dell Latitude E7450
5500/5300U
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
4600/4702MQ
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
HD 8750M/4500U
Noise
3%
5%
-1%
-0%
-3%
-6%
Idle Minimum *
29.6
29.1
2%
29.1
2%
31.2
-5%
29.1
2%
28.2
5%
31.2
-5%
Idle Average *
29.6
29.1
2%
29.1
2%
31.2
-5%
29.1
2%
28.2
5%
31.3
-6%
Idle Maximum *
30.2
29.1
4%
29.1
4%
31.2
-3%
30
1%
28.2
7%
32.1
-6%
Load Average *
35.6
34.3
4%
32.2
10%
32.7
8%
36.4
-2%
37.4
-5%
35.1
1%
Load Maximum *
35.9
34.8
3%
34.2
5%
35.3
2%
37.8
-5%
45.2
-26%
41.2
-15%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

The TravelMate in the stress test
The TravelMate in the stress test

The TravelMate processed the stress test (Prime95 and Furmark run for at least one hour) in the same manner in both AC and battery modes. The CPU (2.2 GHz) and GPU (900 MHz) operated with full speed only in the first 2 to 3 minutes. They then throttled to 1.4 to 1.5 GHz (processor) and 700 to 750 MHz (graphics core). The TravelMate did not get excessively warm. 40 °C was surpassed marginally only on two measuring point during the stress test. The temperature development of both HP's EliteBook 840 G2 and Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s are slightly higher.

 25 °C
77 F
26.5 °C
80 F
24.3 °C
76 F
 
 24.5 °C
76 F
30.6 °C
87 F
23.7 °C
75 F
 
 24.3 °C
76 F
24 °C
75 F
24 °C
75 F
 
Maximum: 30.6 °C = 87 F
Average: 25.2 °C = 77 F
25 °C
77 F
27.5 °C
82 F
27.2 °C
81 F
24.2 °C
76 F
26.3 °C
79 F
25.8 °C
78 F
24.2 °C
76 F
24.7 °C
76 F
24.6 °C
76 F
Maximum: 27.5 °C = 82 F
Average: 25.5 °C = 78 F
Power Supply (max.)  27.5 °C = 82 F | Room Temperature 21.7 °C = 71 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 33.8 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 41.6 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 34.2 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 41.7 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.2 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.5 °C / 86.9 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (-2.8 °C / -5 F).
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
5500/5200U
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
5500/5600U
HP EliteBook 840 G2
5500/5200U
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri)/A10 Pro-7350B
Dell Latitude E7450
5500/5300U
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
4600/4702MQ
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
HD 8750M/4500U
Heat
10%
4%
-8%
1%
-4%
-14%
Maximum Upper Side *
41.6
35.1
16%
37.5
10%
40.4
3%
41.6
-0%
37.8
9%
50.1
-20%
Maximum Bottom *
41.7
36.6
12%
38.4
8%
43.6
-5%
37.1
11%
41
2%
52.7
-26%
Idle Upper Side *
30.6
26.4
14%
28.7
6%
33.1
-8%
28.7
6%
32.1
-5%
32.2
-5%
Idle Bottom *
27.5
28
-2%
30.1
-9%
33.6
-22%
31.4
-14%
33.9
-23%
28.9
-5%

* ... smaller is better

Energy Management

Power Consumption

The TravelMate's idle power requirement is below 10 watts. It looks the same in contenders, such as the EliteBook 840 G2 and ThinkPad T450s. We recorded a maximum power consumption of 30.4 watts in the first 2 - 3 minutes of the stress test. The rate dropped after that because both the CPU and GPU throttle. The ThinkPad consumes considerably more power than its contenders because it sports a stronger processor.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.1 / 0.1 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 3.2 / 6.3 / 8.6 Watt
Load midlight 30.3 / 30.4 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Voltcraft VC 940
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
5500/5200U
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
5500/5600U
HP EliteBook 840 G2
5500/5200U
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri)/A10 Pro-7350B
Dell Latitude E7450
5500/5300U
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
4600/4702MQ
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
HD 8750M/4500U
Power Consumption
-10%
11%
-32%
-11%
-39%
-55%
Idle Minimum *
3.2
2.9
9%
2.6
19%
6.1
-91%
4
-25%
5
-56%
5.9
-84%
Idle Average *
6.3
6.6
-5%
5.1
19%
8.8
-40%
7.8
-24%
8.8
-40%
9.2
-46%
Idle Maximum *
8.6
7.9
8%
5.8
33%
9.9
-15%
9
-5%
9
-5%
10.4
-21%
Load Average *
30.3
30.8
-2%
28.7
5%
31.2
-3%
31.6
-4%
39.6
-31%
41.1
-36%
Load Maximum *
30.4
48.8
-61%
36.8
-21%
33.5
-10%
29.6
3%
50.1
-65%
56.6
-86%

* ... smaller is better

Battery Runtime

The TravelMate achieved an idle runtime of 19:03 hours and thus clearly leaves rivals like HP's EliteBook 840 G2 (16:01 h) and Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s (12:54 h) behind. Idle mode is ascertained using Battery Eater's Reader's test with minimum screen brightness, enabled energy-saving mode, and disabled wireless modules. The TravelMate shut down after 1:53 hours of load. The EliteBook (1:52 h) is on par, but the ThinkPad (1:28 h) is depleted sooner. The load runtime is simulated via Battery Eater's Classic test using maximum screen brightness, the high-performance profile, and enabled radio modules.

Acer's laptop stopped our Wi-Fi test after 8:55 hours. Again, it accomplishes a better time than both the EliteBook (7:02 h) and ThinkPad (4:36 h). Websites are opened automatically every 40 seconds using the "Balanced" profile and a screen brightness of approximately 150 cd/m² in this test. We check the video playback time by running the short movie Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, 1920x1080 pixels) in a loop. The wireless modules are disabled and the screen brightness is set to approximately 150 cd/m². The TravelMate managed a runtime of 8:45 hours. Again, neither the EliteBook (5:25 h) nor the ThinkPad (5:22 h) can keep up here.

The TravelMate excels with an outstanding battery life and shows its contenders who is in charge. The TravelMate even manages to outrun its Haswell-based sister model.

It is possible to swap the battery. It is secured with one screw.
It is possible to swap the battery. It is secured with one screw.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
19h 03min
WiFi Websurfing (IE 11)
8h 55min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
8h 45min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 53min
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK
5500/5200U
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s-20BWS03F00
5500/5600U
HP EliteBook 840 G2
5500/5200U
HP Elitebook 745 G2
Radeon R6 (Kaveri)/A10 Pro-7350B
Dell Latitude E7450
5500/5300U
Fujitsu LifeBook E744
4600/4702MQ
Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk
HD 8750M/4500U
Battery Runtime
-35%
-19%
-40%
-18%
-15%
-17%
Reader / Idle
1143
774
-32%
961
-16%
562
-51%
714
-38%
881
-23%
615
-46%
H.264
525
322
-39%
324
-38%
246
-53%
452
-14%
WiFi v1.3
535
276
-48%
422
-21%
422
-21%
Load
113
88
-22%
112
-1%
95
-16%
115
2%
106
-6%
128
13%
WiFi
336
279
459
351
406

Pros

+ Bright, high-contrast IPS screen
+ Swift SSD
+ Low operation noise
+ Low temperatures
+ Decent input devices
+ 3G modem

Cons

- CPU Turbo not utilized

Verdict

Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK. Test model courtesy of Cyberport.de
Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK. Test model courtesy of Cyberport.de

Acer has a successful 14-inch business laptop in its lineup with the TravelMate P645-S5HK. The laptop provides enough computing power for applications from the office and Internet fields. Unfortunately, the processor does not utilize its Turbo, and thus the TravelMate's computing power remains behind the processing performance of comparable laptops. However, its computing power is more than enough for routine use even without the Turbo. The laptop never gets loud and barely heats up. A solid state drive ensures a swiftly running system. Decent input devices complement that. The incorporated 3G modem allows accessing the Internet on the move. While we have often criticized the relatively inferior screens in comparable laptops, such as HP's EliteBook 840 G2, we could praise the screen in the TravelMate. Acer has installed a bright, high-contrast, Full HD, IPS screen. We do not want to leave the TravelMate's outstanding battery life unmentioned. Acer also shows its rivals the taillights in this regard.

In a nutshell: The Broadwell processor makes the already good TravelMate even better.

Acer TravelMate P645-S-58HK - 06/10/2016 v5(old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
91 / 98 → 93%
Keyboard
90%
Pointing Device
94%
Connectivity
53 / 80 → 67%
Weight
69 / 20-67 → 100%
Battery
91%
Display
89%
Games Performance
57 / 68 → 83%
Application Performance
75 / 92 → 82%
Temperature
90%
Noise
93%
Audio
65%
Camera
42 / 85 → 49%
Average
77%
88%
Office - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2015-04-18 (Update: 2018-05-15)