Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311). 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.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid performance

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient battery life

robust security features

lightweight design

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slow processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52GJ 33
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