ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Sandstorm Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) -
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans 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 N4036W 33
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