ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) 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 FX505GM (BQ300T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 FX505GM (BQ300T) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Black IMR Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 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), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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 FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label 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 - Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 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 - 33
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