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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300, being pricier and less portable, offers higher performance for engineering and gaming tasks, thanks to its better GPU and additional RAM. If those capabilities are important, it's a solid choice despite its shorter battery life and heavier build. The ASUS Zenbook 13, more affordable and with better battery life, is very portable and has an OLED screen which is great for vibrant colors, making it well-suited for general use and entertainment. However, with less RAM and an integrated GPU, it's not designed for the same level of intensive tasks as the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.2
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is outfitted with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 13, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair gaming and 3D performance, better suited for less demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 likely offers a brighter display with higher resolution, which makes text clearer and colors more vivid, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both laptops have high-quality screens with a wide range of colors, but the Zenbook may cover more of the professional color gamuts, providing greater accuracy for detailed work. In the context of Gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means the images may not be as smooth during fast action scenes or when working with quick-moving 3D models.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$890
$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 Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with a robust CPU and ample RAM, delivers strong performance for general tasks, and its quality IPS screen provides good viewing experiences, but its heavier weight and lower battery life limit its portability compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, which offers outstanding portability and a stunning OLED display but has less RAM and relies on an integrated GPU, making it less suited for graphically demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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