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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is a midrange priced option that's well-suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, offering better performance but potentially at a weight to its portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 is less expensive and still suitable for intensive gaming, but with good performance for the price, making it a more budget-friendly choice that might not handle demanding engineering applications as smoothly. Consider the Triton if top-notch performance is critical and you're okay with investing more, or opt for the G5 if you want to save money and need a capable gaming laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 likely has a higher resolution and better panel type, providing clearer and brighter images suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work but lacks the high refresh rates needed for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte G5 may have a screen that performs adequately in resolution and brightness for both general use and engineering, but it also falls short for gaming and 3D because of subpar refresh rates. For both engineering and design, neither laptop seems to offer the wide color gamuts necessary for the most accurate color representation, which is critical in professional creative work.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,150
$868
$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 G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is better for general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, ensuring faster performance and smoother multitasking compared to the Gigabyte G5, which may lag behind with a less powerful CPU and lower RAM. Additionally, the Acer's screen quality is brighter and it boasts a longer battery life, enhancing user experience for everyday tasks, whereas the Gigabyte G5, while slightly lighter, falls short with a dimmer display and shorter battery life, impacting its overall suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.3
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a higher-tier CPU and a solid GPU, providing strong performance for gaming and 3D applications, and it comes with a display that has a high refresh rate for smooth visuals. The Gigabyte G5 also has a high refresh rate screen for gaming, and while it boasts a newer GPU which is typically better for gaming and 3D tasks, it comes with a lower-tier CPU compared to the Acer.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, making it a strong choice for demanding engineering and design tasks, and it offers a brighter screen with a higher color range for detailed visual work. However, the Gigabyte G5 has a more powerful GPU which helps in graphics-intensive tasks but comes with less RAM and a lower quality display, though it is slightly lighter, potentially making it a tad more portable for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Gigabyte G5 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 G5 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 G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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