The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a robust gaming experience with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and has a shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, on the other hand, is more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life, plus it has a higher-resolution touchscreen display. It is designed as a premium business laptop, ideal for general use, but its integrated Iris Xe graphics may not handle intensive gaming or demanding engineering software as well as the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.3/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer panels with pleasing resolution and brightness, making text clear and vibrant, but may not offer the area-specific features needed by more demanding applications. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their coverage of color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial in detailed design work. Gamers and 3D designers, however, may find the lower refresh rates on these laptops limiting, as this can affect the fluidity and immersion of fast-paced visuals and intricate 3D modeling.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Predator Triton 300 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is commended for engineering and design due to its potent CPU, ample RAM, dedicated GPU, and high-quality screen, which collectively enable smooth handling of intensive tasks and detailed visuals. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while offering versatile portability and a convertible design, also packs a robust CPU and sufficient RAM to tackle engineering software, with a high-quality display and a consideration for keyboard and speaker quality that benefits prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.1/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,130
$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 Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $1,130.
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How the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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."
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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