Detailed comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm | 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.53 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 |
| Colour | Shale black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 11.6" - TN | 14" - TN |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 1366 x 768 (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 | 45% |
| Features | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate | Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| CPU | Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 2.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | Intel Burst Technology | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 40 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 64 GB eMMC - Kingston | 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel UHD Graphics |
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| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter | ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Compliant Standards | - | DASH |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO | - |
| BATTERY | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Technology | 3-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 16.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| 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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN Dock |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| Software Included | Acer ProShield Security Manager | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery | USB-C power adapter |
| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Administrator password, system password | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | RoHS |
| SAR Value | 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head) | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| TCO Certified | - | TCO Certified Notebooks 8 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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| Model Number | 31 | - |
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