Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

effective thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, stylish design

impressive 144Hz display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 99.98 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 99.98Wh battery
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 53 51s
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