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

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Shale black Original black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Burst Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Interfaces 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter
Security 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, system password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 31 HN080T
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