Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) and Acer TravelMate B3 (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 T495s (20QJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

reliable security features

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Review

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

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

educational software included

decent connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

average graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Low Power Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
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
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31
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