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

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Shale black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Interfaces 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RM)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
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
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Model Number 31 HQ071W
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