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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is typically more expensive but excels in gaming and heavy 3D or engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is more affordable, lighter, and offers a longer battery life, ideal for general use and portability. It has a touchscreen and white backlit keyboard, but it's less suitable for intensive gaming or high-performance needs because it lacks a dedicated GPU and has a less powerful processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.1
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a higher-end dedicated GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3060, and a faster screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" utilizes an integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8, and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, resulting in fair gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's screen boasts higher resolution and brightness, making it crisp and clear for everyday activities and detailed work in engineering but falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate which can make fast-paced actions less smooth. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers adequate resolution and brightness that works passably for both general use and engineering tasks, but like the Triton, it's not optimal for gaming. Neither model covers advanced color gamuts sufficiently, meaning colors in engineering and design may not be as accurate as required by professionals in that field.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
6.0
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is well-suited for general use due to its strong Intel CPU and abundant RAM, ensuring smooth multi-tasking and application performance, alongside a high-quality screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which offers satisfactory general-use capabilities with its AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM for everyday tasks, better battery longevity, and is easier to carry around, but the screen and storage might be less superior. Both laptops have good keyboards, adequate speakers, and manage operating noise and heat well, with the Acer leaning more towards users who prioritize performance over portability and the Lenovo catering to users who value longer usage times and ease of mobility.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 42 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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