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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is designed for gaming and includes powerful components like a high-end GPU which makes it suitable for intensive tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an OLED screen with superior color quality which is excellent for tasks requiring color accuracy like photo editing, but it's not as powerful in terms of processing. It's also lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable and better for everyday tasks and light productivity without heavy computing requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.1
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 Pro 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a higher refresh rate and a more powerful GPU with Nvidia RTX 3060, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which has a lower refresh rate and relies on integrated graphics. While the ASUS model boasts a high-resolution OLED screen which is excellent for screen quality, its lesser gaming-capable specs mean it's only fair for gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offer displays with suitable resolution and brightness, with the Vivobook having an edge in panel quality providing a more vivid and sharp experience. In engineering and design, the Vivobook Pro 14 stands out with its high color accuracy, essential for precision work, covering a wider range of color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, potentially leading to less immersive experiences in these scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$548
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers better performance for general use with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a dedicated GPU, which makes it more suitable for demanding tasks, but it has a lower battery life and is less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which has a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and better color coverage but comes with a weaker CPU and less RAM, making it more suited for media consumption than performance-heavy tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is suitable for engineering and design due to its robust Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which handle complex tasks, and an IPS screen that provides decent color accuracy and refresh rate for design work. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with a high-resolution OLED screen and Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers greater portability and superior screen quality which is excellent for design, but has a less powerful Intel i5 processor and 8GB RAM making it less ideal for more intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 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 Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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