Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)

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Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Acer Extensa 15 (2540)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (2540) 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.

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 Acer Extensa 15 (2540) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.18 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.46 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Midnight black Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 640 x 480 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) 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 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
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 Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security - 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, system password
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
Model Number 362S 31
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