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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize longer battery life and slightly better general performance for everyday tasks such as browsing, office work, or streaming, the Gigabyte A5 could serve you well while also being more affordable. However, if higher build quality, better heat management, and a more gaming-oriented design appeal to you, the Acer Predator Triton 300 would be the better choice, though it comes with a slightly higher price and less battery longevity. Both feature the same type of graphics card, making them capable of similar gaming and 3D rendering performance, and both have equally sized displays with the same resolution and refresh rate, but the Triton may offer a slightly better visual experience for color-related tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- The Acer Predator Triton 300 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Gigabyte A5 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Gigabyte A5 offer adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid displays suitable for a variety of tasks. Screen quality in engineering and design benefits from their color accuracy and wide color gamuts, making these laptops apt for tasks requiring precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens fall short due to limited refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Cost
$1,150
$830
$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 Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Gigabyte A5 both have strong CPUs and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance in general use applications, while their high-quality IPS screens provide clear visuals. However, the Acer is slightly more portable due to its lower weight and offers a bit better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, whereas the Gigabyte A5 somewhat excels in build and speaker quality, lending to a sturdier feel and better audio experience.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.1
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Gigabyte A5 are both well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to their Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs, which deliver strong graphical performance, and their identical screen refresh rates of 144Hz, ensuring smooth visuals. While both feature IPS screens with full HD resolution, the Acer has a slightly better contrast ratio, providing deeper blacks and more vibrant colors; however, the Gigabyte A5 manages a slightly longer battery life, which could be beneficial for longer gaming sessions away from a power source.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 both offer robust performance for engineering and design use, with both featuring 16GB of RAM, capable CPUs (Intel and AMD, respectively), and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs, ensuring they have the necessary power for demanding tasks. However, the Triton's higher screen brightness and contrast may give it an edge in display quality, while the A5 offers slightly better battery life and thus a bit more portability for those on the move.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 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
6.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
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 | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 49 Wh | |
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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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