Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51). 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 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum grey | Midnight blue Graphite grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 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 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IKB 81F4 M - 304B
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