The Acer Predator Triton 300 is more expensive but offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful GPU and CPU, making it suitable for intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is less expensive, lighter, and more portable with a touchscreen, geared more towards general use and productivity with its dual-screen design. Its performance is sufficient for general use, but it may struggle with more intensive 3D and engineering workloads compared to the Predator. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen that supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 comes with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, which are less suitable for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its robust Intel i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require more power and graphical processing, but it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offer pleasing visuals with their respective high resolutions and bright displays, making text and images crisp and vibrant. In engineering and design, professionals can trust the color accuracy and range on both laptops, as their screens cover a broad spectrum of color gamuts, ensuring the colors they see on their displays match their intended output. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and possible screen lag during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$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 Duo 14 costs $999.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
7.1/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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