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Updated January 12, 2024·
Considering the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", the main differences to consider hinge upon performance, display quality, and price. The Lenovo Legion, though typically less expensive, boasts a newer graphics card and a higher resolution display, which may prove advantageous for gaming and creative tasks requiring high visual fidelity. On the other hand, the Acer Predator has a slightly lighter and thinner design, potentially making it a better fit for those prioritizing portability. Battery life is comparable, so your decision should weigh the importance of display quality, in-game performance, and price against the ease of carrying the device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, offering solid performance and smooth visuals. The Lenovo Legion 5, on the other hand, steps up with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, resulting in even better graphical performance and a more fluid experience, especially during fast-paced gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design partly due to its higher resolution screen and stronger GPU, both of which are critical for rendering and visual detail, whereas the Acer Predator Triton 300's slightly lower-end GPU and screen resolution make it just good for these tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo has a better keyboard which is beneficial for long coding or design sessions, although it's less portable and heavier than the Acer, which may be a drawback for users often on the move.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When looking for a laptop for general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo Legion 5 offer quality displays with adequate brightness and resolution, ensuring clarity and comfort for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical, the Acer's display meets the necessary wide color gamuts, while the Lenovo's very good screen quality suggests it also covers a broad range of colors, although to a slightly lesser extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key, both models fall short, as their displays lack the high refresh rate that's ideal for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$999
$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 Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a balance for general use with good portability and keyboard quality, alongside a satisfactory battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also suits general use with a higher quality screen resolution and better heat management, but with slightly less portability and a reduction in battery life.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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