Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3). 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 Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

includes stylus pen

solid educational software

modest storage capacity

average processor performance

limited upgrade options

basic graphics capabilities

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 21.1 cm x 2.33 cm 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.53 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Graphite grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC255 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118-G2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security 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 - Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, ERP
SAR Value - 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb)
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 R - C2LW -
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