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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is typically much more expensive than the Gateway 15.6" but offers better performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher refresh rate screen. However, it has a shorter battery life than the Gateway, which is also lighter and thus more portable, but at the sacrifice of some 3D and gaming performance due to its less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics. Both have the same screen size and resolution, but the Acer's screen is brighter and offers a wider color range, making it better for tasks where color accuracy is important. The Gateway may be more cost-effective for general use and offers longer battery life, which can be a significant factor if portability and endurance are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 surpasses the Gateway 15.6" for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is significantly more powerful than the Gateway's Iris Xe graphics, and supports a 144Hz screen refresh rate offering smoother visuals compared to the Gateway's 60Hz display. Moreover, with a higher end CPU, the Triton's Intel i7 performs better than the Gateway's Intel i5 for demanding tasks, while both laptops have comparable IPS screens which influence general screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 outperforms the Gateway 15.6" for engineering and design due to its superior main processor and graphics unit, making it far better at handling intensive tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations; meanwhile, the Gateway, with its less powerful processor and integrated graphics, offers adequate performance for lighter engineering use and benefit from slightly better portability. Both have similar RAM and screen quality, but the Triton's higher screen refresh rate and color space coverage make it better suited for detailed visual work, while the Gateway provides sufficient quality for basic design tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a display that's vivid and sharp with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while its color range satisfies the needs of most engineering and design applications. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Gateway 15.6" provides an acceptable visual experience for both general use and engineering tasks due to its adequate resolution and fair color reproduction, but like the Triton, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 15.6" 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
5.1
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a superior CPU and vibrant screen colors for a better general use experience, though it has a shorter battery life and its build is less portable compared to the Gateway 15.6". The Gateway, while featuring a good screen and comparable RAM and storage, is equipped with a weaker CPU and receives lower marks for keyboard and speaker quality, but is judged to manage heat better and has a longer battery life, lending to its portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gateway 15.6" 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
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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