Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340). 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 (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 S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Abyss blue | Pink sand
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 14" - TN
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
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 S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
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)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
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, RapidCharge
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) 1.479 W/kg (body), 1.479 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 31 14IIL 81VV
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