The Acer Predator Triton 300 is more affordable and provides decent performance for gaming and general tasks, with a mid-tier graphics card and processor, a battery that supports typical usage, and a standard screen size and resolution. It is lighter, making it more portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is a higher-end and consequently pricier laptop that offers superior performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful graphics card and top-tier processor. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution, which can display more color range and is better suited for content creation, but it is heavier and less portable. If your priority is porting the device often and you are on a budget, the Acer may be more appropriate. If performance for high-end tasks and a better display matter more and you're okay with a heavier device and higher cost, go for the Razer Blade 18. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 300
Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
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
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 excels in general use over the Acer Predator Triton 300 due to its significantly more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother performance in various applications; additionally, its superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and much greater brightness, offers a richer visual experience. However, these advantages come at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and heavier weight, and shorter battery life, which may be less convenient for users needing mobility or all-day usage without frequent charging.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
8.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better graphical performance than the Acer Predator Triton 300's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and 144 Hz screen. While the Triton offers a solid gaming experience, the Blade's more advanced CPU and screen quality, including resolution and color accuracy, also contribute to a more immersive and responsive gaming and 3D rendering environment.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
9.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 excels in engineering and design due to its superior processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful graphics card compared to the Acer Predator Triton 300, alongside a higher resolution and color-accurate screen which is integral for design-related tasks. Although both have high-quality IPS displays, the larger, sharper display of the Razer benefits design work, while the Acer offers slightly better portability and significantly quieter operation for a more subtle presence in professional environments.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Triton 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Predator Triton 300's panel offers clear visuals and adequate brightness, making day-to-day tasks like browsing and video streaming pleasant, while its resolution ensures crisp text and images. The Razer Blade 18's superior color accuracy and wider color gamut cater well to professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation for their work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smoother visuals that these tasks often require.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
$3,200
$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 Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
"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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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