The Acer Predator Triton 300, being less expensive, offers a good balance for general use and gaming with qualities like a fair battery life and decent performance in various tasks. Its lighter weight compared to the MSI Raider GE76 makes it more portable, though at the cost of a smaller screen and less power. On the other hand, if performance is a top priority and budget is less of a concern, the MSI Raider GE76 with its higher-end graphics and processor outperforms the Acer, especially in intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also has a larger screen with better resolution and color accuracy, which is beneficial for detailed work and immersive gaming. However, it is heavier and less portable as a result. Both have backlit keyboards, but the MSI's superior screen quality, larger storage, and more RAM are factors to consider if these features align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for general use with a high-quality IPS display and ample RAM, but the MSI Raider GE76 is considered very good due to its superior CPU, larger RAM, better screen resolution and quality, and enhanced speaker and keyboard features; however, it is less portable and has poorer portability due to its larger size and weight. While both have satisfactory battery life, the Raider GE76 offers a slight edge in usage time per charge.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
8.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers superior gaming and 3D performance largely due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300's Nvidia RTX 3060 and 144Hz screen. The Raider GE76's CPU and screen quality are also somewhat better, enhancing overall visual and computing experiences in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in engineering and design use with double the RAM and a more advanced GPU than the Acer Predator Triton 300, meaning it can handle more complex tasks and graphics-intensive software more smoothly. Additionally, the Raider GE76 offers a larger and higher resolution screen, which provides a clearer and more detailed display for design work, but it is also heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Triton 300.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Triton 300's screen, with its capable resolution and brightness, offers crisp and clear visuals that serve well for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work but lacks the high refresh rate gamers need for smooth motion in 3D environments. The MSI Raider GE76's screen provides an equally vivid display for general and design purposes with superior brightness and resolution, enhancing color accuracy and detail, essential for professional creative work. However, without a high refresh rate, both models fall short in delivering the fluid gameplay experience that is crucial for gaming and working with 3D graphics.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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