Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

affordable price point

decent performance

good port selection

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient battery life

robust security features

lightweight design

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slow processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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