Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Shale black Silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel N-series N200 Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 - pick-up and return
Model Number 33 -
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