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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is more expensive and less portable due to its weight and shorter battery life. It's well-suited for gaming and has higher performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks because of its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. On the other hand, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it more portable. It also features an OLED screen with better resolution and color coverage, which is ideal for general use and engineering that involves visual tasks. However, its AMD Radeon 780M graphics card isn't as powerful as the Predator's, making it less apt for intensive gaming or complex 3D tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
383.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it well-suited for tasks needing more graphical power, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which impacts portability and use on the go. On the other hand, the Acer Swift Edge 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, is lighter, thinner, boasts a higher resolution OLED screen, leading to better screen quality and longer battery life, favoring those who prioritize portability and visual experience despite it having less storage capacity compared to the Triton 300.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its strong performance capabilities and good display quality; however, it is less portable and has louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
383.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Edge 16 offers superior visual clarity and vivid colors due to its high resolution and bright display, which enhances the overall viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals would prefer the Swift Edge 16 for its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming or 3D applications, the Acer Predator Triton 300 doesn't hold up as well because it lacks the high refresh rate necessary for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments, despite offering good quality for other types of tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$821
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Acer Swift Edge 16 costs $821.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.7
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift Edge 16 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 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Acer Swift Edge 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $821 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 383 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Edge 16
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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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