Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31). 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 (TMB311-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

long battery life

robust parental controls

decent connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
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 (TMB311-31)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
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 Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 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 (TMB311-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-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 (TMB311-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 (TMB311-31)
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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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 C5KC
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