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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers better performance, suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering work, with a high-refresh screen ideal for smooth visuals. It's more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly, lighter, with longer battery life, better for general use, and portability but has lower performance which isn't ideal for demanding applications. The Pavilion's display quality is also inferior, affecting tasks where high resolution and color accuracy matters. Your choice hinges on the importance of performance versus portability and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator Triton 300.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 excels in gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 144Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better response times in gaming scenarios. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15, with its Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz screen, offers less graphical power and slower screen updates, which makes it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU, crucial for demanding engineering and 3D design tasks, and features a superior IPS display with better resolution and color coverage, enhancing visual accuracy for detailed work. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15, while more lightweight and thus more portable, has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN display, making it less suited for intensive engineering applications despite it being more affordable.
Software Development
7.1
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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.
Screen Quality
7.3
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's screen offers clarity and color accuracy that benefits engineering and design applications, but its lower refresh rate hampers its suitability for 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The HP Pavilion 15 struggles across the board with its display, which lacks the resolution, brightness, and color fidelity needed for an immersive experience in any demanding visual task. General users, engineers, and designers may find the Acer's display adequate, but gamers and 3D enthusiasts will likely find both options underwhelming, especially the HP's due to its compromised visual quality.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
6.2
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$587
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $587.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia graphics, making it well-suited for performance-intensive tasks, but it has lower battery life and is heavier, affecting portability. The HP Pavilion 15, on the other hand, offers increased storage and a more portable design with better battery life, but its Intel i3 processor and UHD graphics are less robust, and its screen is lower resolution with inferior quality, making it more suitable for less demanding general use tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and HP Pavilion 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Triton 300 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $587 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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