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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is tailored for gaming and tasks requiring a powerful GPU, like 3D rendering or advanced machine learning applications. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 14 offers a higher-resolution touchscreen, more storage, and significantly longer battery life in a lighter and more portable design, making it better suited for general use, business applications, and on-the-go productivity. Both have similar price points and RAM, but the Swift lacks dedicated gaming features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS found in the Predator. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
458.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 offers superior general use due to its higher resolution and brighter touchscreen display, lighter weight for greater portability, and longer battery life, while the Acer Predator Triton 300, though capable, has a lower resolution screen without touch capability, is heavier, and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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
7.3
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
458.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright display and a panel type that renders colors well provides a pleasing visual experience, which both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Swift 14 offer. The Acer Swift 14 excels in engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts, ensuring that professionals see accurate colors for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, and since both laptops lack this, they don't provide the best experience for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift 14 has 9 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Acer Swift 14 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.7
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphic card and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it well-suited for immersive gaming and 3D applications where seamless visuals are crucial. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 14 includes an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphic card and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offering competent performance for gaming and 3D tasks in a more portable form factor but with less graphical prowess compared to the Predator Triton 300.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is favored for engineering and design work due to its more powerful GPU which is essential for graphics-intensive tasks, and adequate screen quality, yet it comes at the cost of portability and slightly louder operating noise. Conversely, the Acer Swift 14, while also suitable for engineering and design owing to its high-resolution display and sufficient CPU, offers better portability and quieter operation, but may fall short in tasks that require a dedicated GPU.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift 14 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 Predator Triton 300 and the Acer Swift 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Acer Swift 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 458 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Acer Swift 14
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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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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