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Predator Triton 300
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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing between the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 depends heavily on your preferences and uses. The Acer Predator Triton 300 costs less and is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it suitable for gaming and other GPU-intensive tasks. However, its battery life is lower than the MacBook's, and it's slightly heavier, which may impact portability. The Apple MacBook Pro 16, while more expensive, offers a significantly longer battery life, a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED display, and is a bit lighter, increasing its portability. Its Apple-specific hardware is optimized for macOS, making it a great choice for those who prefer Apple's ecosystem and need a machine for professional creative work, but Windows-specific or gaming applications may not be supported or may not perform as well. The MacBook also offers a more premium build quality, better speakers, and higher performance in general use. If you prioritize gaming or prefer Windows, the Acer might be the better option; if you prioritize battery life, screen quality, macOS, or need a laptop for professional creative tasks, the MacBook is likely the better choice. 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 (Late 2023).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.4
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
8.8
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 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Engineering and Design

7.5
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
18.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Content Creation

7.3
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
16.0 GB
RAM
18.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
18.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3456 x 2234
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
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.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
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.

Build Quality

7.6
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,150
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
$2,199
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) costs $2,199.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

7.1
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
7.5
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 (Late 2023) and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.

Portability

Good
Predator Triton 300
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.2in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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 (Late 2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Triton 300Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Acer Predator Triton 300Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,150
$2,199
Release Date
May 1, 2021November 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78''14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66''
Weight
4.41 lbs4.7 lbs
Width
13.9"14.01"
Depth
10"9.77"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-11800HApple M3 Pro (12C)
RAM
16 GB18 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours17.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
59 Wh99.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16.2"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
1920 x 10803456 x 2234
Refresh Rate
144Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
294 nits487 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/1010/10
Portability Score
7.4/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/1010/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
30
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 (Late 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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