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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance in demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming is a priority, the Acer Predator Triton 300 would better suit your needs due to its higher-performing graphics card. However, it has a lower battery life and is heavier, which makes it less portable than the Acer Swift X (2023). Conversely, the Swift X offers superior battery life and higher screen resolution, ideal for general use and visually intensive tasks, while still being capable of lighter gaming or engineering work. Additionally, the Swift X is more lightweight and thus more convenient to carry around. Both laptops offer similar storage and RAM, but the Swift X is also slightly more affordable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
390.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2023) 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
390.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 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 X may provide a sharper, brighter display with better color accuracy, making it ideal for tasks like browsing, streaming, or document work where clarity and vibrancy are valued. In the domain of engineering and design, the Swift X stands out due to its higher coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that designers and engineers see true-to-life colors, which is critical for their precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the Predator Triton 300's lower refresh rate falls short compared to other gaming-specific laptops that prioritize higher refresh rates for a more fluid visual experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift X has 10 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
14.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and 3D due to its high-refresh-rate screen and sturdy graphics card, giving it smooth visuals and enough power for demanding games and applications. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2023) also provides a solid gaming and 3D experience with a quality graphics card, high-resolution screen, and slightly lower refresh rate, making it a strong contender especially for those preferring sharper visuals over the absolute smoothest motion.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers high performance for engineering and design with its Intel i7 processor, RTX 3060 GPU, and quality IPS display, suitable for intensive tasks. The Acer Swift X (2023), while also apt for engineering with its potent Intel i5 processor and RTX 3050 graphics, provides a higher resolution screen and longer battery life, making it more portable and better for on-the-go use.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift X (2023) both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,100
$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 X (2023) costs $1,100.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Acer Swift X (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Acer Swift X (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 390 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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."
Acer Swift X (2023)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
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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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