Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 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

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel N-series N200 Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
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
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Model Number 33 MB059W
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