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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suited for everyday tasks like browsing, light productivity work, and media consumption, and it offers a quieter, fanless operation. It's lighter, making it easier to carry around, but has lower storage capacity, less RAM, and a basic display which is not ideal for color-critical work. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is much more powerful, with greater storage and RAM, suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It has a high-refresh-rate display for smooth visuals but is more expensive and has a shorter battery life. If you prioritize performance and are engaged in intensive tasks, go for the Triton; if you want something more portable and affordable for everyday use, choose the Aspire 1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a lower-end CPU and less RAM, which may hinder multitasking and overall performance, whereas the Acer Predator Triton 300 has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high refresh rate IPS screen, and superior graphics, making it better suited for demanding tasks, gaming, and ensuring smoother operation in general use. The Aspire 1 falls short in battery life and screen quality when compared to the Predator Triton 300, which provides a better balance of performance, visual experience, and longer usage times, albeit at the cost of slightly less portability due to its marginally higher weight.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is not suitable for engineering and design because it has a basic CPU (Intel Celeron N4500), limited RAM (4GB), and an integrated GPU, which are insufficient for demanding tasks that require higher computational power and graphics processing; additionally, it has a lower-quality TN screen. In contrast, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a powerful CPU (Intel i7-11800H), ample RAM (16GB), and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it well-suited for such tasks, complemented by a high-quality IPS display for better color accuracy and viewing angles.
Content Creation
5.9
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.1
7.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Aspire 1's screen may not have the vibrancy or sharpness desired for any use due to its lower resolution and brightness, impacting enjoyment and productivity. With the Predator Triton 300, the higher resolution and brighter display enhance general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, but its lackluster refresh rate could hinder the smoothness required for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering. For design professionals and engineers, the accurate color reproduction on the Triton could be crucial, but gamers might find the experience less satisfying due to possible motion blur or screen tearing during fast-paced scenes.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 1 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Acer Predator Triton 300 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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Mike Wobker | December 2020
"In our particular review configuration, the Acer Predator Triton 300 turned out to be a fairly powerful gaming notebook. Both CPU and GPU performance were at a high level, and the aluminum case turned out to be fairly robust. Only the display lid could have been a bit more robust. For customers on a budget that do not mind tinkering with the device’s fan management the Acer Predator Triton 300 can be worth a closer look."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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