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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers solid performance with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3060 graphics, making it a good choice for gaming and engineering tasks, but with a midrange price, you can expect average battery life and weight that is not the lightest for portability. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, on the other hand, comes with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3050 Ti graphics, which may handle similar tasks slightly differently; it boasts double the storage space, yet shares similar portability challenges as the Triton. Neither have touchscreens, but both are aimed at gaming with their high-refresh-rate screens, and both have RGB keyboards, reflecting their target demographic. If storage is a concern, the Strix G15 has the upper hand, but for raw performance in graphics-heavy tasks, the Triton 300 may edge ahead slightly due to its better GPU. 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 Strix G15.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator Triton 300.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen for software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 provide clear visuals and sufficient brightness, making them suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design users will appreciate their wide color gamuts which ensures accurate color reproduction, crucial for precise design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may result in less fluid graphics and motion, detracting from the immersive and responsive experience desired by gamers and professionals working with real-time 3D graphics.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers solid performance for general use with its Intel i7 CPU, adequate RAM, and a quality IPS screen, but it's heavier and has lower battery life, affecting portability. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its higher-tier AMD Ryzen 9 processor and greater storage, also boasts a quality screen and similar RAM, making it a strong contender for general tasks, although its larger size and gaming laptop appearance may not appeal to all users.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,249 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
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 | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 284 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Strix G15
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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