ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd display

solid state drive

backlit keyboard

good battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

average cpu performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Transparent silver Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
HDMI
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
SAR Value 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK019T M - 304B
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