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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers strong performance for gaming and engineering due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, but the tradeoff is that it is heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more portable, has a longer battery life, and provides a higher quality display with OLED technology, making it better suited for general use and work that benefits from superior color accuracy. However, its integrated graphics are less powerful for heavy 3D tasks or gaming. If portability and display quality are your priorities, go for the Zenbook, but if you need more raw performance for tasks like gaming or engineering software, the Triton is a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.5
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 excels in gaming due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is superior to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics for rendering complex 3D scenes, and its higher screen refresh rate contributes to smoother gameplay. While the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an OLED screen with better quality for general tasks, it's less suited for gaming than the Acer due to its lower refresh rate and less capable graphics hardware.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED have displays with resolution and brightness that cater well to general tasks and engineering/design work by providing clear and vibrant visuals, with the Zenbook's OLED panel offering deeper blacks and more vivid colors crucial for design accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, the displays fall short due to lower refresh rates, resulting in less fluid on-screen motion which is critical for fast-paced games or 3D rendering. These laptops offer more for productivity and professional work than high-end gaming experiences.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$825
$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 14X OLED costs $825.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers robust performance with a stronger CPU and more RAM, making it suitable for multi-tasking and demanding applications, although it's heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects portability. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, on the other hand, boasts a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and touch capability, and it's lighter with a longer battery life, enhancing its portability, but it has less RAM and a less powerful CPU which may limit performance in intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with a high-performance CPU, more RAM, and a dedicated GPU is well-suited for demanding engineering software, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers exceptional screen quality with higher resolution and vibrant colors, essential for design tasks where visual accuracy is key. However, the Triton is heavier and less portable, while the Zenbook's portability is better with a lighter weight and longer battery life, albeit with integrated graphics and less processing power than the Predator.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Predator Triton 300 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 Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $825 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 70 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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