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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers greater performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, at the cost of higher price and less portability due to its weight. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more budget-friendly, sufficiently capable for general use, and more portable because of its lighter weight, though it has less storage capacity and its performance isn't suited for demanding applications. If you prioritize high performance over portability and cost, go for the Acer; if affordability and ease of carrying are more important, choose the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good for general use
- 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 3 14"
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.0
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 3 14" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. The CPU and screen quality are also factors, with the Acer likely providing a stronger CPU and better overall screen experience given its positioning as a gaming-focused device.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 stands out for engineering and design work with a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, and a larger amount of RAM for multitasking; it also has a high-quality screen with better color accuracy and contrast, suiting visual-intensive work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but its less capable processor, integrated graphics, and lesser RAM may limit performance for complex engineering applications.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a display that meets the sharpness and vibrancy needed for both general and engineering-based tasks thanks to its resolution and color accuracy but lacks the high refresh rate critical for the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with moderate resolution and brightness, provides an adequate viewing experience for everyday activities and non-specialized engineering work but falls short in color range and refresh rate, making it less suitable for color-critical tasks and fluid graphics demanded by gaming or 3D content. Overall, the Triton excels in color-sensitive work and everyday use but hampers gamers, while the IdeaPad 3 aligns with budget-conscious users who need a machine for general tasks but do not require the highest screen specifications for specialized applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 delivers better performance for general use with its higher-end CPU and twice the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", enhancing multitasking and demanding applications. While the IdeaPad offers longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable, the Triton's superior screen quality and gaming-capable graphics make it more versatile for both work and play.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $490 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | No | |
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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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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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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