Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU). 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 Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

good battery life

robust security features

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

heavier build

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.69 cm x 2.09 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate Aluminum
Colour Shale black Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 52% NTSC -
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, HID Compliant, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 32 -
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