If you're seeking top-tier gaming or demanding tasks such as video editing, consider the Acer Predator Triton 300, as it's built for performance, usually at a higher cost. However, if everyday tasks, study, or less intensive work are your primary uses, the ASUS Vivobook 16 can serve well and save you money. The Triton will generally have a shorter battery life due to its power, and it's less portable than the slim Vivobook, which offers a compromise between performance and convenience. Remember, the Vivobook may not handle high-end gaming or resource-heavy applications as smoothly as the Predator. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.3/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 likely offers higher resolution and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general tasks and detailed work required in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a balanced screen quality for general use and engineering with its fair resolution and adequate color accuracy, yet it may not excel in any particular area. Both laptops may not prioritize high refresh rates, which could undermine their performance in providing the fluid visuals demanded by gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality, though the Acer Predator Triton 300 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$668
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 costs $668.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers robust performance for general use with a capable Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, combined with a high-quality IPS screen and dedicated Nvidia graphics, but its heavier build and shorter battery life may limit portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16, while also featuring 16GB of RAM for multitasking, leans on an integrated AMD GPU and provides a larger storage capacity and longer battery life, making it a more portable choice with a slightly better screen aspect ratio for productivity tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.1/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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