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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 involves considering your preferences for performance, display quality, and budget. The ASUS offers higher resolution, a touchscreen, and better screen color performance, which can be advantageous for creative work and entertainment. However, it typically costs slightly more than the Acer. Both laptops have the same GPU and RAM, making their performance somewhat similar, yet the ASUS has double the storage and a more powerful processor, enhancing its multitasking capabilities and future-proofing. If portability is a concern, both are similar in weight and thickness. The ASUS also boasts a larger battery, but both have similar battery life estimates, so the ASUS might have room for more performance under certain conditions. If gaming is a priority, both are suitable, but the ASUS could provide a more immersive experience with its display features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- The Acer Predator Triton 300 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers reliable performance with a solid CPU and plenty of RAM for general computing tasks, complemented by a good quality IPS display and a lightweight design that enhances portability despite its modest battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.6
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its Intel processor and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, is designed for responsive gaming, though it offers a standard screen resolution. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow X16, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, also delivers an immersive gaming experience with its superior screen resolution and quality, plus the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3060 GPU, offers solid performance for engineering and design work, but the ASUS ROG Flow X16 goes further with a superior AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and the same GPU, delivering enhanced performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Flow X16's higher-resolution, brighter touchscreen with better color coverage makes it ideal for design precision, while the Triton 300's display is less impressive in comparison, and lacks touch capabilities, which may be a drawback for hands-on design work.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 provide clear and bright displays with high resolutions, but the ASUS pulls ahead with a bit more vibrant and sharper visuals. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS offers broader color coverage, appealing to professionals who need precise color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potentially less immersive gaming experiences compared to laptops with displays designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS ROG Flow X16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Triton 300
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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."
ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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