When choosing between the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider the following: the Acer is more expensive and offers slightly less battery life than the Lenovo, but its graphics processing is stronger, making it suitable for intensive gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 comes for a lower price, has a higher battery life, and better portability, making it easier to carry around. Its keyboard and webcam also have higher user satisfaction, perfect for general use. Both have similar storage and memory, but if you prioritize gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the Acer edges out, while for general productivity with ease of transport, the Lenovo excels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for content creation, and software development.
If you value vivid displays and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or design work, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo LOQ 16 have screens that can produce a wide array of colors, which is critical for engineering and design applications. However, for gaming or 3D rendering, the refresh rate—a measure of how many times the screen updates with new images each second—is lower on these models, which means they're not as well-suited for fast-paced visuals where smoothness is key. General users will appreciate the resolution and brightness of both laptops for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, which do not demand the high refresh rates needed for gaming.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $700.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers strong performance with its Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, suitable for general use, with a slightly better screen quality and portability, indicated by battery life and weight comparisons; however, it's louder when running due to its fan noise.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
7.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a screen that refreshes at 144 Hz, which facilitates smooth graphics for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers newer Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics and a similar 144 Hz screen refresh rate but with a slightly higher resolution, giving it an edge in visual clarity.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 stands out for engineering and design work largely due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4050, offering more power for graphics-intensive tasks, and a higher resolution and brightness screen that enhances visual clarity. In contrast, the Acer Predator Triton 300, while capable with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, falls slightly behind, especially in screen quality, although it remains a solid choice for those who prioritize portability and lesser operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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