Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD). 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.

Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

decent battery life

compact and lightweight

solid educational features

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processing power

basic graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

strong security features

limited graphics performance

average display brightness

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 21.1 cm x 2.335 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.53 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 180° lay flat, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
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 7265 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 17.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
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 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB118-M) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20SD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C1PW -
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