Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31). 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 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price point

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

moderate speaker quality

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Iron grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC1012L -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.1 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) 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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
USB-C 3.1
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN-31)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Integrated Options 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MU-MIMO technology
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - C0FM
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