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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is less expensive and features a high-refresh-rate display suitable for gaming, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Pro 14. The MacBook, while more expensive, has a higher resolution, a more color-accurate Mini LED screen, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for professionals in design or video editing who also value portability. The Acer is tailored for gaming and perhaps some engineering applications, with its dedicated Nvidia GPU and high refresh rate, while the MacBook's Apple M2 Pro chip is optimized for efficiency and performance in macOS environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- The Acer Predator Triton 300 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- 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
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
489.0 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 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is considered good for general use given its decent performance with an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, full HD screen, and acceptable battery life, but it is heavier and has a lower portability score than the Apple MacBook Pro 14. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) boasts an excellent balance with its powerful M2 Pro chip, high-resolution Mini LED display, longer battery life, and better portability, making it very good for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU deliver solid performance for engineering and design, but its screen quality is lower with a standard IPS display and lower resolution, making fine details less crisp. The Apple MacBook Pro 14's Apple M2 Pro CPU and integrated GPU provide excellent performance with greater power efficiency, while its Mini LED display offers a higher resolution and better color accuracy, which is crucial for detailed engineering and design work, albeit at a higher price and less gaming-oriented design.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
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 (2023) 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
489.0 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.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Apple MacBook Pro stands out due to its high-resolution display with exceptional brightness, making it versatile for various environments and easy on the eyes for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that colors in your projects are vibrant and accurate, essential for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the Predator Triton's screen may not be as suitable as other gaming-focused laptops with higher refresh rates that provide smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes.
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 (2023) 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 (2023) 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
$1,700
$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 (2023) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
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
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen is great for gaming, especially on Windows which supports most popular titles, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with an Apple M2 Pro GPU and a slightly lower refresh rate will perform well for 3D applications on macOS, despite many games not being compatible with Mac.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
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 M2 Pro (10C) | |
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 | 489 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 (2023)
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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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