If cost is a major factor, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is less expensive and provides a solid balance of features for gaming and general use with a decent screen size and battery life, but it's less powerful than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. On the other hand, the Aorus 17G, while more costly, offers a larger screen, better performance, particularly for 3D tasks and intensive gaming, and a more robust battery. The tradeoff for the Aorus's increased capabilities is less portability due to its heavier weight and larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both offer displays with features suitable for general use and engineering tasks, such as high-resolution panels that deliver sharp images and brightness for clear visibility in various lighting conditions, along with wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction critical for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, these laptops' screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals important in fast-paced gaming scenarios. While both laptops demonstrate versatility in display quality for productivity and professional work, they may not satisfy users who prioritize high-refresh-rate experiences for gaming and real-time 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with its lightweight design and solid battery life ensures easy portability and decent away-from-power usage; it offers a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, coupled with a screen that provides good color coverage and contrast. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while heavier and with fair portability, comes with a higher-quality keyboard and slightly better screen colors; it also matches in CPU and RAM, making it equally capable for general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
7.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are well-regarded for gaming and 3D applications mainly because of their powerful graphics cards; the Triton 300 comes with Nvidia RTX 3060 and the Aorus 17G with a slightly more powerful RTX 3070, both supporting hardware ray tracing and DLSS which are critical for smooth visuals and performance. Additionally, while the Predator Triton 300 has a good 144Hz screen refresh rate, the Aorus 17G stands out with an excellent 300Hz refresh rate, enhancing gameplay fluidity and overall responsiveness for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a display that delivers moderate brightness and good color coverage, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks requiring detailed visuals and moderate computational power. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, alongside a larger screen and better color space coverage which can benefit advanced visualization in engineering and design, but it's heavier and less portable compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.1/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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