Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) 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 V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

lightweight design

average battery life

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

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 V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Iron grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number IWL 81YE 31
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