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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300, being much more expensive, offers robust performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, gaming, or engineering work thanks to its high-end processor and powerful graphics card. The tradeoff is its weight and shorter battery life, making it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is budget-friendly and boasts long battery life and portability with its lightweight design. However, it has a low-powered processor and limited storage, meaning it's better for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and other general use applications. Choose the Acer if you need a high-performance machine and don't mind less portability or a higher price; opt for the ASUS if affordability, battery life, and portability are your priority, and you're okay with basic performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a powerful processor, ample RAM, a high-quality IPS display, and a dedicated graphics card, which contribute to better overall performance and screen quality, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less capable processor, minimal RAM, a lower quality TN screen, and integrated graphics, leading to poorer performance and screen quality, but it is lighter and offers longer battery life, enhancing its portability.
Gaming and AI
7.1
5.4
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a high-end GPU, Nvidia RTX 3060, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which cater to smooth and visually demanding gaming and 3D experiences. Contrastingly, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 includes a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which are less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to their limited graphics processing capability and lower screen fluidity.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and ample RAM, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design software, while its high-quality IPS screen offers better color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a basic Intel Celeron processor, entry-level integrated graphics, and less RAM, limiting its ability to handle intensive tasks, and its TN display delivers inferior color reproduction and viewing angles which are less ideal for precision work.
Content Creation
7.3
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 excels in general use and engineering design due to its high-resolution display that offers crisp visuals and a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation, which is crucial for design work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications because it has a lower refresh rate, which can mean less fluid motion in fast-paced games. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 struggles across all areas because it has a lower resolution and brightness, leading to a less vivid and sharp experience, and its color gamut doesn't measure up for professional design tasks, nor does it have a high refresh rate for 3D gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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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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