Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

easy to upgrade

decent keyboard

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

sluggish performance

limited graphics power

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

educational software included

decent connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

average graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81D6 31
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