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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with more RAM for complex tasks, the Acer Predator Triton 300 might suit you better, but it also comes at a higher price. However, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers newer graphics and is more affordable with satisfactory performance for general use and gaming. Keep in mind that the MSI has less RAM which could limit performance in memory-intensive tasks. The Acer has a slightly longer battery life for typical use but it's less portable due to its weight. Both offer similar screen sizes and types, geared towards gaming with high refresh rates and good color representation, and neither has a touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, factors like panel type, resolution, and brightness play significant roles, and the Acer Predator Triton 300 excels in these areas, offering a display that's crisp, vibrant, and easy to view in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design work, accurate color reproduction is crucial, which is why the Triton 300, with better coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, provides a more precise visual representation necessary for those tasks. However, gamers and 3D professionals prioritize a high refresh rate for a smoother visual experience, and since the Triton 300 doesn't focus on this aspect as much, it falls short for gaming and 3D use compared to laptops tailored specifically for those needs.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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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
234.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's solid CPU and ample RAM make it responsive for everyday tasks, while its decent battery life and screen quality contribute to a balanced general-use experience. The MSI Cyborg 15 offers similar benefits but has less RAM, which could affect multitasking performance; however, it compensates with slightly better battery life and portability, making it also suitable for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.2
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is equipped with a solid CPU and GPU combination suitable for demanding engineering applications, backed by a high-quality IPS screen and sufficient RAM that can handle complex design tasks effectively. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15, with its newer CPU and more powerful GPU, offers improved performance for design software and simulations, although it has less RAM which may limit multitasking capabilities; it also has a high-quality IPS display but with a less impressive color range and contrast which could affect visual work slightly. Both laptops are reasonably portable and offer good keyboards, but notable differences include the MSI's higher operating noise that could be distracting.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$1,100
$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 MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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