Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

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 T14 Gen 2 (20XL) and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 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 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter 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 T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
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 Realtek RTL8852AE Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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