If high performance for gaming or intensive tasks is crucial, the Acer Predator Triton 300, despite being pricier, provides robust capabilities suitable for these demands. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers better value for everyday use and lighter workloads, with a competitive price that makes it attractive if budget and practicality are key concerns. 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 speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.2/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, provides robust performance suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design and touchscreen, and while its AMD Ryzen 7 with integrated Vega 8 graphics is less powerful, it's still capable for less intensive engineering applications and offers superior portability.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it easy on the eyes for everyday tasks, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 provides adequate clarity and luminosity, sufficient for regular activities. The Acer's advantage for engineering and design lies in its broader color coverage, with more accurate representation of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which is essential for detailed color work, whereas the Dell offers a passable range but may not be as precise for professional color grading. For gaming and 3D applications, however, the Acer falls short due to its lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion, while the Dell Inspiron similarly struggles, making neither ideal for high-end gaming or seamless 3D rendering where smoother frame transitions are key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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 Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
$800
$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 Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, which deliver solid performance for a variety of tasks; however, its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425. The Dell, on the other hand, provides good performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, and it excels in portability and battery life, additionally offering a 2-in-1 convertible design, which may appeal to those seeking versatility in use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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 Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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."
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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