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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is a midrange-priced laptop, less expensive than the MSI Stealth GS77, with respectable performance for general use and gaming. It's lightweight and has decent battery life, making it more portable. However, it has less storage, a lower screen resolution, and a less powerful processor and graphics card compared to the MSI Stealth GS77. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is a high-end device, pricier with a larger screen, higher resolution, and significantly better performance suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It has more storage, higher RAM, and a better battery life but is heavier, which can affect portability. Therefore, if budget and portability are priorities, and general use is the focus, go for the Acer Predator Triton 300. If you need a laptop for high-performance tasks and you don't mind the extra cost and weight, the MSI Stealth GS77 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77, with its higher-quality screen, greater storage and memory, and faster processor, aligns well with more demanding general use, but its larger size and weight affect its portability compared to the smaller, lighter Acer Predator Triton 300, which also has a lesser battery life and less impressive internal specs. However, the Acer Predator Triton 300 could appeal to users looking for a balance between performance and ease of mobility, having enough capability for everyday tasks with the benefit of being more comfortable to carry.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, but the MSI Stealth GS77 stands out with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals and better handling of intensive gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77's higher-end CPU and GPU make it better suited for demanding engineering tasks, and with more RAM and a higher-resolution display, it supports more intensive design work than the Acer Predator Triton 300. However, the MSI is less portable and likely louder under load due to its more powerful components, while the Acer offers a balance between performance and portability for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
8.3
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1
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
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have displays with resolutions and panel types that provide crisp and vibrant visuals essential for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, while their brightness ensures comfortable use even in well-lit environments. However, the inclusion of wider color gamuts on these laptops enhances the accuracy of colors, a critical aspect for professionals in engineering and design who rely on precise color representation for their work. Yet, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in fast-paced scenarios where higher refresh rates are crucial.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$2,499
$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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to have 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.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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