ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
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
Model Number N3009W 33
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