Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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 B1 (TMB114-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient battery life

compact and portable

solid state drive storage

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

basic processor speed

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.007 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Onyx black | Copper
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA9377A - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Traveller warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 65R0 14IKB 81EU
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