Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) 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 Gen 7 (21CD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-quality display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

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 Gen 7 (21CD) and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) 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 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 52% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 6 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus HDR (High Dynamic Range), privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) 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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
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 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 33
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