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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use with good battery life and a lightweight design. The Acer Predator Triton 300 costs more but offers significantly more power for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to a better processor and graphics card. It also has a higher build and screen quality but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. If your priority is performance for intensive tasks and you're less concerned about portability and battery life, the Triton 300 is the better option. If you need a cost-effective laptop for everyday tasks with longer battery life and greater portability, the Aspire 3 is ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.9
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 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a more basic AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance for more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, while silent and fanless, has a less powerful CPU and GPU combination with half the RAM of the Acer Predator Triton 300, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that benefit from higher performance hardware. In contrast, the Predator Triton 300 includes a high-performance CPU, a potent GPU, and double the RAM, which, coupled with a higher refresh screen, provides a smoother and more responsive experience for those applications, despite being less portable and noisier under load.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the Acer Aspire 3 14, its screen likely has an adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks such as browsing and document editing, but it might lack the wide color range and sharpness required for precise engineering work. The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its better display, likely offers a more vibrant and detailed image for intricate design work due to superior color accuracy and higher resolution. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are crucial to prevent motion blur and provide smoother visuals, both models may fall short if they are not equipped with screens that can efficiently handle rapid image changes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is fair for general use due to its decent processor, adequate memory, and good battery life, combined with its better portability given its lighter weight and smaller screen size, which also results in a lower screen quality compared to gaming-focused laptops. In contrast, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is rated good for general use as it boasts a stronger CPU and GPU, more memory, and a higher-quality display with better color range and brightness, though it falls short on battery life and portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Acer Predator Triton 300 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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