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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers higher performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its more powerful dedicated graphics card. However, its battery life is shorter than the MacBook Pro's, making it less suitable for extended use away from power outlets. Conversely, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with the M1 chip is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a better choice for general use on the go. It also has a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, which might be important if your work involves visual media. Both laptops are similarly priced, so your choice should depend on whether you prioritize performance for specific intensive tasks or portability and battery life for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.3
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
10.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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.
Software Development
7.1
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its strong resolution and brightness, complements everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate diminishes the gaming and 3D experience where fluid motion is key. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) boasts superior color accuracy critical for engineering and design and excellent visual traits for general use, yet falls short for 3D content due to its less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops offer screen qualities tailored to specific needs, so choosing the right one depends on your primary use: impeccable color and visual detail for work or smoother visuals for interactive 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
20.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is aimed at general use with a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a full HD screen which is larger and has a higher refresh rate than the MacBook, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020), with its high-resolution display and efficient Apple M1 chip, offers less RAM and storage but excels in portability and battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users who value screen quality and longer usage times.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-performance Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and ample 16GB of RAM, which handle demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications; however, its larger size and heavier weight reduce its portability. Conversely, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its efficient Apple M1 chip integrates CPU and GPU in a compact form factor, delivering good performance and extremely high-resolution screen quality with better portability, but with less RAM and without a dedicated GPU, it may fall short in more GPU-intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) costs $1,249.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,249 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.36" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Apple M1 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 58.2 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
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 | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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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."
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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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.
About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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