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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers solid performance for gaming and engineering tasks, with a dedicated graphics card suited for these demands, but its bulk and battery life make it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is a more recent model with a higher performance graphics card that can better handle 3D rendering and intensive machine learning tasks. With a larger screen and better speaker quality, it is also a good choice for multimedia consumption, but like the Predator, it may not be ideal for constant travel due to its size, even though it has slightly better battery life and portability. Both have sufficient storage and RAM for general use, but the Vivobook's screen has a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio, which can be beneficial for productivity tasks. If budget is a concern, the Vivobook is less expensive but still offers high performance, making it an all-around good choice unless you specifically prefer the gaming laptop appearance of the Predator. 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 Vivobook 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.7
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with an RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz is well-suited for smooth and responsive gaming, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 16X, although it has a more advanced RTX 4060 GPU for potentially better graphics performance, comes with a lower 120Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is favored for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for software performance and visual rendering, and its higher screen resolution and aspect ratio improve workspace and detail clarity. In contrast, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a solid CPU and GPU suited for many tasks, its traditional screen quality and aspect ratio lack the superior workspace and clarity provided by the ASUS, though it maintains a good balance of performance and affordability.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X offer panels with clear resolution and sufficient brightness, making them suitable for a variety of everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design work, these laptops provide good coverage of color gamuts ensuring that colors are represented accurately, which is crucial for professionals in those fields who require precise color fidelity. However, their display refresh rates are lower, which is not ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are necessary to enhance the overall experience.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a slightly longer battery life and has a higher refresh rate which is great for smooth visuals and general responsiveness, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen resolution and aspect ratio for more screen real estate and sharper images. The Predator Triton is slightly heavier and thicker, making the Vivobook 16X a bit more portable; meanwhile, the Vivobook's newer CPU and GPU suggest better performance but it may also come at a higher price.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
5.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$1,080
$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 Vivobook 16X costs $1,080.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,080 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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