Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

slow HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 980 g 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gra black Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
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
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 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 X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, ERP
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 52RN 17IWL 81RG
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