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Updated January 10, 2024·
If the price is a major consideration and you want a good balance between cost and performance for general use and gaming, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is less expensive and still offers solid performance. However, the Dell Alienware m15 R7, while more costly, provides a higher-resolution display, a faster refresh rate for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, and a more powerful CPU and GPU combination that excels in 3D rendering and engineering applications. The Alienware also has a heftier battery, but it's heavier and so less portable than the Triton. You're paying extra for better performance and a more premium build with the Alienware, which could be justified if you frequently run intensive applications or need the best gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is suited for gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a display with a 144Hz refresh rate, which provides smooth visuals in motion-intensive scenarios. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 stands out in the same tasks with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate display of 240Hz for even smoother gameplay, supplemented by a more advanced AMD Ryzen CPU for robust processing capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 edges out the Acer Predator Triton 300 for engineering and design use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and superior RTX 3070 Ti GPU, alongside a higher resolution and brighter screen which is essential for detailed design work. Although both have similar RAM, the Acer is more portable and has slightly better speaking quality, but the high-performance components and screen quality of the Alienware m15 R7 make it an excellent fit for demanding engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals desired for high-speed gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Alienware m15 R7, with its superior color coverage, excels in presenting vibrant and accurate colors crucial for engineering and design professionals, though like the Predator, its lower refresh rate means gamers and 3D creators may find the visual experience lacking. Both laptops, however, have screens with the clarity and illumination that benefit general use scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, delivers smooth multitasking for general use, balanced with a high-quality screen and reasonable portability, though its battery life may be limiting for extended use away from power sources. In contrast, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities, making it adept for general use as well, with the added edge of superior screen quality and a more robust keyboard, but also tends to be heavier and could have shorter battery life, which may affect its portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
5.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 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.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Dell Alienware m15 R7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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