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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and HP Omen 17 both have strengths for various needs. If you're focused on better gaming or intensive engineering software, the HP Omen 17 has a more powerful graphics card that will deliver smoother performance. However, this also results in less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is lighter, more portable, and has a longer battery life, making it better suited for general use and carrying around, but it won't perform as well as the HP in demanding tasks. Additionally, the HP Omen has higher screen quality with a sharper resolution, which is beneficial for detailed engineering work or enjoying high-quality visuals. If price is a significant consideration, the Acer Predator Triton 300 generally costs less, offering solid performance at a more affordable price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
9.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The HP Omen 17 outperforms the Acer Predator Triton 300 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior GPU, which results in better graphical rendering and smoother performance, and its higher screen refresh rate, which provides a more fluid visual experience. While both laptops have quality screens and capable CPUs, the HP Omen's higher resolution display and better color range, along with a beefier GPU and refresh rate, give it an edge over the Acer Predator Triton 300 for a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is rated higher for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, as well as a higher-resolution screen which is important for detail-oriented work, but it is heavier and less portable than the Acer Predator Triton 300. The Acer offers a more compact and lightweight option with decent performance for engineering tasks, but it cannot match the raw computational power and superior display of the HP Omen 17.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 17 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
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making its display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, though its refresh rate is not high enough for optimal 3D gaming experiences. The HP Omen 17, with its very good resolution and brightness, provides a crisp and vibrant display for general use and precise color representation for engineering and design professionals, but similar to the Acer, falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate that could limit the smoothness in fast-paced 3D environments. Both laptops have screens that can deliver sharp images and accurate colors but lack the high refresh rates that gamers typically look for to ensure fluid motion during gameplay.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$2,099
$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 HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for general use due to its respectable CPU and RAM, quality IPS screen, and relatively lighter weight improving portability, though it has moderate battery life. The HP Omen 17 also fits general use with its stronger CPU, larger and higher-resolution screen, and substantial RAM, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life due to its larger size and more powerful components.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
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."
HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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