MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, lightweight design

fast refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

average speaker quality

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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85 % - Performance
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 057UK 51s
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