The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, engineering, and 3D modeling due to its more powerful CPU and graphics card. It also has a better screen for visual tasks and a more robust build but is heavier and has shorter battery life, impacting portability. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, with longer battery life, which is great for general use or standard business tasks. It has less power, though, so it might struggle with demanding applications. Choose the Acer for heavy-duty use and the Lenovo for casual or business purposes with the benefit of cost savings and mobility. 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 V15
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
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
8.7/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300, equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, is tailored for smooth and graphically demanding gaming experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers adequate performance for more casual gaming and less intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is outfitted with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, placing it above the Lenovo V15's AMD Ryzen 5 with integrated Vega 7 graphics, particularly for engineering and design tasks that demand higher processing and graphical power. Additionally, the Triton's IPS display provides better screen quality with higher brightness and color space coverage compared to the Lenovo's TN panel, enhancing the visual experience for design work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
5.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, which enhances the experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design. Its color accuracy and wider color gamuts cater to professionals needing precise color representation. However, for 3D and gaming, the Triton's lower refresh rate might detract from the smoothness and responsiveness that gamers and 3D designers often prioritize, despite its satisfactory resolution and panel type. Conversely, the Lenovo V15's screen lacks the desired clarity and brightness for general use, and its inferior color gamut and accuracy fall short for engineering and design, while the poor refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
6.7/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 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
$493
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo V15 costs $493.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, making it ideal for handling high-performance tasks, while its 16GB RAM and quality IPS display ensure smooth general use with good screen quality; however, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Lenovo V15.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Lenovo V15 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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Lenovo V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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