Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS). 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 (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 SCAR 17 (G733QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 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 SCAR 17 (G733QS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 SCAR 17 (G733QS)
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 SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 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 SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
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
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 HG125T
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