Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) 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 T495 (20NK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient AMD performance

good security features

mediocre display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45%, 90% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U / 2.1 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 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 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 6 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features 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 Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 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 T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 T495 (20NK) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader -
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 -
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 -
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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