Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

heavy for size

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

average battery life

limited graphics power

higher price point

no 4K display option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.08 cm x 21.145 cm x 2.075 cm 30.17 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material - Magnesium (bottom), magnesium (top)
Colour Shale black Deep black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 52% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
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 - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
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 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
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
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
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 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, 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 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311RN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Included Accessories Active stylus, USB-C power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen, 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-Related Products (ErP) 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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