Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA). 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 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 (TMB311RNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) 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 graphics performance

heavier build

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
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 21.69 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate
Colour Iron grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
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% 52% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glare, CineCrystal, HID Compliant, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
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 (TMB311RNA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
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 (TMB311RNA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.1 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
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, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 SE
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RNA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Integrated Options 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Administrator password, system password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb) 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 32
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