The Acer Predator Triton 300 is often somewhat less expensive, with decent overall performance, making it a cost-effective choice for general use and gaming. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while somewhat more expensive, offers substantially better performance, especially for engineering tasks, 3D, and machine learning, due to its more powerful processor and GPU. The Aorus 15X also has a higher resolution display, longer battery life, and is better for intensive gaming. The tradeoffs are in weight and cost; the Triton 300 is lighter and less expensive but doesn't match the Aorus 15X's performance and features. 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 Aorus 15X.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate that cater to the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications, though for those prioritizing the ultimate gaming performance, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X takes it a step further with an even more superior GPU and refresh rate that render smoother and more detailed graphics. While both have capable CPUs and good quality screens to support day-to-day tasks and multimedia consumption, the distinctions in graphical processing power and fluidity of the display between the two are particularly pivotal for gamers and professionals in 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers solid engineering and design capabilities owing to its high-performing i7 CPU, substantial RAM, capable RTX 3060 GPU, and a decent screen; however, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X edges it out with an even more powerful i9 CPU, double the storage, a superior RTX 4070 GPU, and exceptional screen quality, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks, at the tradeoff of being less portable due to increased size and weight. Both units have adequate keyboard and speaker quality, are relatively similar in operational noise, but the Gigabyte's higher specs make it less suited for those prioritizing portability and those with budget constraints.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear display for activities like browsing, watching videos, or document editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior screen resolution and brightness, enhancing its appeal for general use. For those engaged in engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X offer quality color ranges, but the Aorus 15X offers slightly better screen quality with a wider color gamut. However, when it comes to gaming or 3D work requiring fluid motion, neither laptop is ideal due to their low refresh rates, but the Gigabyte's superior resolution and panel type give it a slight edge in providing better overall image quality.
Cost
$1,150
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outperforms the Acer Predator Triton 300 because it has a stronger CPU and double the storage, plus its screen displays higher resolution and more vibrant colors, though its heavier weight and larger battery might make it less portable. However, the Triton 300 still offers a solid CPU and ample RAM for general tasks, it's lighter making it more portable, and it's likely more affordable, but with a lower screen resolution and shorter battery life compared to the Aorus 15X.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Aorus 15X 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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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