Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). 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 B3 11 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient battery life

robust security features

lightweight design

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slow processor speed

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
90 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Shale black Deep black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel N-series N200 Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 33 -
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