Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.79 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre -
Colour Onyx black | Abyss blue | Platinum Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 11.6" - AHVA
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Glossy Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/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 Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter
Security Firmware 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb) 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IML 81TK C2K1
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