Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-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.

Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

moderate performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31) 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 processor performance

heavier build

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-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 C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Glossy Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
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 C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-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 C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-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 C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-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
USB-C 3.1
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 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) -
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 14IWL 81N4 C0FM
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