Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN). 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 Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) vs. Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.535 cm x 1.825 cm 29.5 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.095 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mica | Iron grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 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 Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60.3 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro Education 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML (Lenovo Yoga C740) Acer TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311RN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen Power adapter, active stylus, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.11 W/kg (body), 1.11 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
Model Number 15IML 81TD 31
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