Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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 T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

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 T480s and Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight - 1.4 kg
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Wireless Wi-Fi 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 T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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