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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers high performance for intensive gaming and engineering tasks because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. However, it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625. The Inspiron, on the other hand, is less expensive, offers better battery life and higher portability, making it more suitable for general use and tasks that don't require high graphics performance. If your priority is gaming or resource-intensive work, the Acer Predator would be the better choice, while the Dell Inspiron is more appropriate for everyday use and productivity with the advantage of being more budget-friendly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.2
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
10.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is considered good for gaming and 3D due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provides smooth visuals and is capable of handling the demands of modern games. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is rated as fair for gaming and 3D as it relies on the integrated graphics of its AMD Ryzen Vega 8 and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is less optimal for high-speed gaming scenarios.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 likely has a high-resolution display and brightness that make it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, with color accuracy that supports design requirements, but its refresh rate falls short for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers an acceptable balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some technical work, but may lack the wider color gamut needed for precise color work in engineering and design. Both models struggle in gaming and 3D due to their insufficient refresh rates, which are crucial for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals in these applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 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
7.0
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the Acer Predator Triton 300 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 16 5625 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is suited for general use due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing rapid task handling, along with an RTX 3060 GPU and IPS screen for good visual performance, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and the same amount of RAM, offers a higher resolution display and longer battery life for extended use, with a lighter build for better portability but lacks a dedicated GPU which could be a limitation for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
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 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
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."
Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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