HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN). 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.

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp, vibrant display

strong security features

responsive touch screen

fast charging support

higher price point

limited port variety

moderate graphics performance

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

good battery life

solid educational features

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average performance

heavier build

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 29.5 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.095 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED 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 700 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features Miracast -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro Education 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, active stylus, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
SAR Value - 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31
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