If portability and battery life are crucial for you, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is the lighter and thinner option with a longer battery life, which makes it a better choice for use on the go. However, if you need higher performance for gaming or engineering software, the Acer Predator Triton 300, with a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, would better suit those needs, at the expense of some portability due to its larger size and weight. For general use, both laptops are capable, but the Lenovo offers a higher-resolution touchscreen and a slightly better keyboard quality. Keep in mind, the Triton is typically more expensive, reflecting its gaming-oriented hardware and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
In general use, the high resolution and brightness of the screens on both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro make for sharp and clear viewing experiences, with the Lenovo having an edge with slightly better visuals. For engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial for detail-oriented work, and both laptops have screens that cover a broad color spectrum, with the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro likely offering a bit more in terms of color accuracy and range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is key to smooth motion rendering, which neither of these laptops prioritize, making them less suitable for these tasks despite their other screen qualities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$799
$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 Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU making it suitable for more intensive tasks beyond general use, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life which affects its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, while having a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, compensates with a higher-resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, making it highly portable and better for media consumption and everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is favored for engineering and design due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which offers robust performance for graphically-intensive tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers a higher-resolution display beneficial for detail-oriented work, but is less capable for demanding engineering software. Both laptops have similar CPU and RAM, conducive to multitasking and complex computations, but the Triton's GPU gives it an edge in performance, while the IdeaPad's superior screen and lighter build make it more suitable for portability and high-quality visual work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.1/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Acer Predator Triton 300 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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