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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers good performance for gaming with dedicated graphics, but has a standard screen size and resolution, and midrange battery life. It's more suitable if gaming or graphical tasks are a priority, with the added benefit of hardware ray tracing and DLSS technology. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 has a larger, higher resolution screen and significantly better battery life, along with a sleek design that is well-suited for business and creative professionals who need high performance for general use, multi-tasking, and productivity with a much larger storage and double the RAM of the Acer. While both are similarly priced and offer good build quality, the MSI Prestige is more current and geared towards professionals, and the Acer Predator is focused on the gaming audience. Choose based on whether you prioritize gaming performance or screen quality, battery life, and professional use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
  • Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.4
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Engineering and Design

7.5
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Content Creation

7.3
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,150
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
$1,400
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The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

7.1
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
6.7
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Triton 300 to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Portability

Good
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 and Acer Predator Triton 300 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.6
Predator Triton 300
Prestige 16
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and MSI Prestige 16 both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Triton 300MSI Prestige 16
Acer Predator Triton 300MSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,150
$1,400
Release Date
May 1, 2021January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
4.41 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
13.9"14.09"
Depth
10"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-11800HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
59 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
144Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
294 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.4/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 Prestige 16

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Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."

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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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