Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd display

solid state drive

backlit keyboard

good battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

average cpu performance

heavier than competitors

Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

robust build quality

ample storage options

decent processor speed

solid basic performance

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) and Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
71 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) vs. Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.02 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Graphite grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 8.4 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Interfaces HDMI
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number M - 304B -
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