Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU No CPU Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 6 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.36 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
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 -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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