Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

heavy for size

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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 72% 52% NTSC
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec CX11771 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
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, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro Education
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Included Accessories Power adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
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, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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