Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311). 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 X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

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 X395 (20NM) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) 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 X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 8 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 X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features 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 X395 (20NM) 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) 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 X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31
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