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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is more budget-friendly, but the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) offers a higher storage capacity and a more advanced processor, which is better suited for demanding applications. The Acer has a gaming laptop appearance and provides hardware designed for gaming with a high-refresh-rate screen. The MacBook Pro, with its better screen resolution and quality, is ideal for creative professionals needing accurate color representation, and its larger battery offers longer use on a single charge. The MacBook is also slightly lighter, enhancing its portability despite its larger screen size, but it comes at a higher price. If gaming and cost are the main considerations, the Acer might be the better choice; for intensive creative work with a focus on display quality and battery life, the MacBook Pro stands out. 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 16 (2023).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
- Excellent for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
9.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
487.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) offers a longer battery life, a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED screen, and a more substantial CPU in the Apple M2 Pro compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300's lower resolution IPS display, shorter battery life, and an Intel i7 processor. Despite the Acer having a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, the MacBook Pro's integrated M2 Pro GPU and its overall build quality and portability make it very good for general use, while the Acer, though still good, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for constant on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a capable Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which are sufficient for most engineering tasks, but the MacBook Pro 16 (2023) surpasses it with a higher-resolution Mini LED display and its own powerful M2 Pro chip, making it more suitable for design work where screen quality and graphics performance are crucial. While the Triton 300 is a strong contender, the MacBook Pro's exceptional battery life and cutting-edge display make it a better choice for demanding engineering and design applications, despite usually being more expensive and offering less flexibility for upgrading components.
Content Creation
7.3
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent 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
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
9.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.2in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
487.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's superior resolution and panel type, along with its high brightness, ensure crisp, clear visuals, which enhance everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the MacBook Pro's wide color gamuts, offering accurate color representation essential for detailed work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which are not ideal for 3D applications and gaming that require smoother motion and faster screen updates for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
17.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
$2,423
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) costs $2,423.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.4
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is ideal for gaming and 3D applications with its high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is advantageous for games and tasks that require advanced graphics processing, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) with its Apple M2 Pro GPU offers high-quality visuals and a decent refresh rate but is limited by fewer game titles being compatible with MacOS.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.2in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,423 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.77" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Apple M2 Pro (12C) | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 17.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.2" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3456 x 2234 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 487 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 16 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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