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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, if high performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications is essential, the ASUS with its higher RAM and more powerful processor is the better choice. However, it is slightly bulkier and less portable than the Acer. The Acer, being less expensive and having a higher refresh rate display, is more suitable for intensive gaming and is easier to carry around if you travel frequently, but it has less storage and RAM compared to the ASUS. Both are equipped with backlit keyboards, ample display outputs, and ray tracing capable GPUs, but the ASUS has a longer battery life, which could be very beneficial for extended use without access to power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior general use capabilities mainly due to its higher RAM and more powerful CPU, providing smooth multitasking and fast performance, along with better screen brightness and color accuracy for visual tasks, and longer battery life. In comparison, the Acer Predator Triton 300, while still capable for general use, has less RAM and a slightly lesser CPU, which may affect performance with intensive tasks, and its screen quality and battery life are also not as strong as the ASUS, although it is lighter which may appeal to those prioritizing portability.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, high RAM, and quality GPUs that handle demanding tasks and complex graphics. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger, brighter display and more storage, ideal for intricate visual work, plus it's quieter and has better portability overall despite being larger; on the other hand, the Acer Predator Triton 300 has a higher refresh rate and slightly better gaming appearance, which may appeal to those more inclined towards gaming.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, along with panels that provide clear and vibrant visuals, making for a pleasant viewing experience in day-to-day tasks. In engineering and design work, the importance of accurate color reproduction means that both laptops' adherence to color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures designers can trust the colors they're seeing on-screen. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality of these laptops can be attributed to lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, despite the screens being adequate in resolution and panel technology.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from faster frame rates and smoother visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 includes a Nvidia RTX 3050 and a refresh rate of 60Hz, which, while suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, offers less graphical performance and a less fluid motion experience compared to the Acer.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 Pro 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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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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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