Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

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 ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Graphite grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% -
Features Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - M - 304B
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