Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). 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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Rated Speed 3733 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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