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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is less expensive and offers solid performance for both general use and gaming. It's also quite portable for a gaming laptop, making it a reasonable choice if you move around frequently. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more expensive, packs a stronger performance punch, especially if you're interested in intensive 3D work, machine learning tasks, or engineering applications, with a higher refresh rate display. It's heavier which might make it less convenient for frequent travel, but it offers a superior battery capacity which will be beneficial for longer use sessions without charging. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but the Aorus 5 has a slightly better overall build and screen quality. If budget is a concern and you want something lighter, go with the Triton 300, but if you're looking for peak performance and longer battery life, and can manage the extra weight and cost, the Aorus 5 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with an RTX 3060 and a solid screen refresh rate suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 takes it up a notch with a more powerful RTX 3070 and a higher refresh rate that would particularly benefit fast-paced gaming scenarios. Despite this, consider that the Aorus 5's higher capabilities also come with a somewhat higher weight, making the Triton 300 a more portable option albeit with slightly less graphical prowess.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is deemed very good for engineering and design use because it features a more powerful CPU and GPU compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300, which translates to better performance in intensive tasks. While the Acer has good build quality and scores well in areas like speaker and keyboard quality, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers superior screen quality with a much higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for engineering applications that can benefit from smoother visuals.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks and video streaming. Engineers and designers would appreciate the screens on both models for their color accuracy, as they cover a wide range of the color spectrum, essential for precise design work. However, gamers and 3D users might find the refresh rates on these laptops lacking, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced games and 3D rendering tasks.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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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
280.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities, sufficient RAM, and good screen quality, while maintaining decent portability and battery life for day-to-day tasks; on the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its higher-end CPU and GPU, also meets daily use demands but has a shorter battery life and is slightly less portable, making it a heavier and potentially less convenient option for on-the-go use. While both laptops can handle a variety of tasks and provide high-quality visuals, the Triton 300 might be more suited for customers looking for longer unplugged usability and easier transportation.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 Aorus 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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