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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its superior GPU, and it's suitable for intensive gaming. It has a higher refresh rate display, but it is on the heavier side, making it less portable, and it has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 is more suitable for general use and business tasks with longer battery life, making it more portable. It is also lighter and has a higher portability score but doesn't support hardware-intensive tasks as efficiently as the Predator due to its integrated graphics. 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
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.2
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
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 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
6.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, supporting workloads that require substantial computing and graphics processing. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5431, with its Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers good performance for engineering tasks and design work where portability and a quieter working environment are also significant considerations.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a vibrant, high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience where smoother motion is key. The Dell Latitude 5431, with its moderate resolution and brightness, offers a decent viewing experience for typical office work and some engineering applications but falls short for color-sensitive design tasks due to limited color range, and the lower refresh rate doesn't support fast-paced gaming effectively. Both screens lack the high refresh rates preferred for 3D gaming, which disadvantages gamers looking for fluid visuals and instantaneous response.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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
$950
$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 Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers robust performance with a high refresh rate screen, making it a solid choice for general use and casual gaming, though its lower battery life and heavier weight may limit portability. The Dell Latitude 5431, on the other hand, is highly portable with better battery life and a professional look, suited for business and general use, but it may not handle graphically intensive tasks as well due to a less powerful integrated GPU.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Latitude 5431 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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 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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