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

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Dark moss
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 15.6"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 9.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 31 -
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