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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop for more general use like web browsing, office tasks, or media consumption, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its high-resolution Mini LED screen, excellent build quality, and longer battery life is a great choice. On the other hand, if you're interested in intensive gaming or require powerful hardware for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Acer Predator Triton 300, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, might serve you better. Keep in mind that the Acer model will be more affordable, but the MacBook Pro offers a more portable design and higher quality speakers and webcam. Both models come with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM, so for multitasking and storage, they are on equal footing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
479.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
13.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) excels in general use largely due to its M1 Pro processor offering excellent performance, a high-quality Mini LED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, along with a lighter weight and longer battery life for better portability compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300. While the Acer laptop has ample RAM and a capable CPU for general tasks, its heavier build, shorter battery life, and lower screen resolution and color represent areas where users seeking premium display and mobility might prefer the MacBook Pro's advantages.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design use, with a capable Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU that support demanding tasks, but its screen quality isn't as high as the Apple MacBook Pro 14, which boasts superior screen resolution and color accuracy, making it very good for visual-intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.2in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
479.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its strong resolution and brightness, caters well to general and engineering uses, offering crisp visuals and reliable color representation, but falls short for gamers due to its lower refresh rate. The MacBook Pro 14 excels in screen quality across general use and engineering design due to its high-resolution, bright display, and wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color work, but for 3D applications, the screen's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth. For users needing a screen for gaming or 3D, a laptop with a high refresh rate would be preferable, as this would provide smoother motion and a better overall experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
13.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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 14 (2021) 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,905
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) costs $1,905.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's higher screen refresh rate and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU make it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, offering smoother visuals and advanced graphics capabilities, a preference for users who prioritize gaming performance on Windows. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 14's robust GPU integrated with the M1 Pro chip and a high-quality Mini LED screen cater to professionals working on 3D projects, but with a lower refresh rate and compatibility limitations for many popular games due to the MacOS ecosystem.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,905 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Apple M1 Pro (8C) | |
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 | 13.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 69.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.2" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3024 x 1964 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 479 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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