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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks is your main concern and you want to maximize battery life, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 may be the better choice, as it offers solid performance for these activities and has a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Triton 300 might suit you better if you're interested in gaming and require high screen quality, though its battery life is shorter. Both have similar weights and screen sizes, so portability is relatively comparable, but the ASUS might be a slightly better option for longer use away from a power source. Keep in mind that the Acer model generally costs a bit more, so if you're looking to save some money and still get a good performance, you might lean towards the ASUS. 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 TUF Dash 15.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offer screens with suitable resolution and brightness, making them pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the two laptops provide adequate color coverage essential for accurate visual work, but they may not cover the full range of professional color gamuts required by some high-end design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, which could hamper the overall visual experience in fast-paced games or when working with interactive 3D models.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both offer solid performance for general use with their capable CPUs, sufficient RAM, and high-quality IPS screens, while their RTX 3060 GPUs handle day-to-day tasks with ease. The Triton 300 is slightly more compact and lighter, enhancing portability, but the TUF Dash 15 has a significantly longer battery life, making it a better choice for extended use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.4
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both excel in gaming and 3D applications due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics cards and high screen refresh rates that ensure smooth visuals. While both have similar screen quality with IPS panels and 1080p resolution, the ASUS has a slightly more advanced CPU which may offer an edge in processing performance.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU delivers robust performance for engineering and design programs, and the screen offers good brightness and color accuracy for visual tasks. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 shares similar core specs for smooth engineering software operation but has a larger battery and newer CPU variant, providing longer unplanned work sessions and marginally increased processing capability, though its screen is slightly less vibrant.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
$1,150
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 76 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 | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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