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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers better performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics. However, it is heavier and more expensive while having shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Acer Swift X. The Swift X, on the other hand, is more affordable and lightweight with significantly better battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks, but it may not handle performance-intensive applications as effectively as the Triton 300. Both have similar size storage and high-quality displays, but if portability and battery life are priorities over high-end performance, the Swift X may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.3
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications because it has a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Acer Swift X (2021)'s 60 Hz, which provides a smoother visual experience during fast-paced action. Additionally, the Predator Triton 300's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is more powerful than the Swift X's RTX 3050, resulting in better graphics performance and rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Predator Triton 300 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is geared towards performance with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, making it ideal for engineering tasks requiring more power, while its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and quality screen enhance design work; however, it is heavier and thus less portable. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2021) is lighter, contributing to better portability, and still provides ample performance for engineering and design with its capable CPU and GPU, but it has less RAM and a lower screen refresh rate, which might limit its performance in very intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift X offer pleasing visuals with resolution and brightness levels that enhance everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors necessary for their detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced visuals required in high-end games and dynamic 3D modeling.
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
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) 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
$580
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Acer Swift X (2021) costs $580.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with its higher RAM and powerful CPU is well-suited for demanding tasks, though it offers lower battery life and is less portable than the Acer Swift X, which has a superior screen and excellent portability, making it ideal for users on-the-go while still providing sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.1
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Acer Swift X (2021) 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 X (2021) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Acer Swift X (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $580 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
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 | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 X (2021)
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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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