Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black IMR Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) 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 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) 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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) 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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - 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-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IWL 81MU C5KC
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