Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 (TMB311-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

long battery life

robust parental controls

decent connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight - 1.4 kg
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-31)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - C5KC
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