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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17, while less expensive, offers a large 17.3-inch display, powerful AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics, making it suitable for demanding tasks like gaming or engineering software but it's heavier and less portable. The Predator Triton 300 costs more, has a faster Intel CPU, a more portable 15.6-inch screen, and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics which are sufficient for general use and most 3D tasks, with a lighter build, better for carrying around. Consider the Nitro 5 for performance at the cost of portability, or the Triton for balance between performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is great for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and exceptional screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which deliver superior graphics performance and smoother visuals. In contrast, the Acer Predator Triton 300 includes the Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, but with slightly lower graphical capabilities and less fluid motion compared to the Nitro 5 17.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 boasts a potent AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, along with a larger screen and more storage, making it excellent for demanding engineering tasks and design work that require powerful processing and graphical capabilities. Compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300, which has an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, it is heavier and less portable but has superior components for intensive tasks, although both have the same amount of RAM and quality IPS displays.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the Acer Nitro 5 17 and Predator Triton 300 for general use, both laptops have adequate resolution and brightness, making images and videos clear and viewable in various lighting. For engineering and design, while they both offer good color accuracy covering a range of the color spectrum necessary for detailed and color-sensitive work, neither is excellent in color gamuts compared to specialized design laptops. The lesser screen quality for gaming and 3D on both laptops is due to the lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during high-speed gaming or 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,150
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 boasts a powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a large screen with high refresh rate, making it suitable for general use and gaming; however, it's not as portable and has less battery life than the Acer Predator Triton 300, which offers a solid CPU and GPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality screen in a more portable form factor with slightly better battery life, although it has less storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 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
7.4
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Acer Predator Triton 300 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 13.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Sascha Mölck | August 2021
"The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a solid mid-range gamer. The Nitro 5 does not belong to the top group of RTX 3070 notebooks: Compared with the RTX 3070 notebooks tested so far, the computer delivers below-average frame rates - this is due to the 100-watt TGP. The GPU performance can be increased a bit with a firmware update. The device scores with a high level of CPU performance. Throttling is not a concern. CPU and GPU can produce their performance constantly. The laptop heats up moderately under load. The noise development is on the usual class level."
Acer Predator Triton 300
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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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