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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 excels in gaming and 3D work thanks to its powerful graphics and processor but is costlier and less suited for all-day use due to its shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers better battery longevity and a larger screen at a more affordable price, although its performance for gaming and intensive tasks is limited by its less powerful integrated graphics and processor. If you need superior computing power and specialize in gaming or engineering applications, the Acer is advisable; if you prioritize cost, screen size, and battery for general use, consider the Lenovo. 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 3 17"
- 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 3 17" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is superior for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is considerably more robust than the integrated Vega 7 graphics found in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". Additionally, the Triton's screen refresh rate is higher, enhancing gaming and fast-paced visuals, while the IdeaPad's lower refresh rate might not be as smooth for these activities.
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
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design software, and it has more RAM to handle multitasking better than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which has a lesser CPU and integrated graphics not as suitable for intensive tasks. Moreover, the Triton's high refresh rate screen provides smoother visual performance, while the IdeaPad offers a larger but standard refresh rate display, and both have decent IPS panels for good color representation and viewing angles.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid display experiences suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide good screen quality as they cover a broad range of colors, vital for precision in visual projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which could detract from the gaming experience where smoother visuals are crucial.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
6.5
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
$784
$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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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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
307.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is suitable for general use with its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and quality IPS screen; however, its battery life is shorter, and the device is slightly less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which boasts a larger screen size, longer battery life for general tasks, but has half the RAM and a less powerful integrated graphics unit, making it adequate for general use but less suited for demanding applications. While both laptops come with similar storage capacities and quality displays, the Lenovo offers a quieter user experience with better heat management, making it a more comfort-oriented choice for extended use.
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
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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