Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) 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 B3 (TMB311RNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

good battery life

robust security features

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

heavier build

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 B3 (TMB311RNA) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.69 cm x 2.09 cm 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Graphite grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 52% NTSC 45%
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, HID Compliant, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 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 Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Acer ProShield Security Manager Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H RoHS, ERP
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 32 -
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