Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN). 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 ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good performance benchmarks

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

heavy for size

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Dual tone abyss blue Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 52% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus HDR (High Dynamic Range), privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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