MSI Prestige 13vsAcer Predator Triton 300 SE

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MSI
MSI Prestige 13
Prestige 13

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 13 delivers impressive performance with Intel's Core Ultra 7 and ample system resources available.
The MSI Prestige 13's build is a mixed bag due to its subpar trackpad and unimpressive display refresh rate.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a stunning display with impressive color accuracy and peak brightness up to 500 nits.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a high-quality display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 100% sRGB rating feature prominently.
Acer
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
Predator Triton 300 SE

Quick Stats

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE's performance is passable, falling short in gaming and demanding tasks.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE's subpar build quality is a major drawback, outshining decent performance.
The display is one of the weaker aspects of the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE laptop.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE boasts impressive specs, including an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Prestige 13
Winner
#26
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#28
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Prestige 13
#372
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#3
Winner
Display
MSI Prestige 13
#289
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#157
Winner
Performance
MSI Prestige 13
#358
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#101
Winner
Build
MSI Prestige 13
#87
Winner
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#366
Features
MSI Prestige 13
#129
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
#4
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Prestige 13
Acer Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Prestige 13

Strengths

This is truly a lightweight 13-inch laptop something that every premium 13-inch laptop should aspire to do and MSI executed flawlessly.
I appreciate the high-quality display, abundance of IO ports over here, and also the fact that you get some fantastic performance great thermals and respectable battery life.
The device has impressive thermal management, with a maximum average surface temperature of 38°C under unrealistic peak loads and around 35°C with more realistic sustained loads.
The system memory and Intel Core i7-1280V processor combination provides excellent general productivity, programming, and coding performance.
The laptop's battery life is impressive, lasting up to 14 hours on a single charge with general productivity use cases.

Weaknesses

The trackpad is cheap and not up to par with the rest of the device's quality.
The display has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is below what most users expect from a high-end laptop.
The speakers are absolutely terrible, with the reviewer joking that they could be found on a budget laptop.
Gaming performance is not great, with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive running at 30 FPS, which is about 50% less than other similar laptops.
Some components, such as system memory and the connectivity module, are soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE

Strengths

The laptop's 14-inch size and convenience factor are worth the premium price.
After jumping through hoops to fix the GPU power issues, turbo and extreme modes delivered on their promise of 75 watts.
Despite running hot, the laptop still manages to deliver respectable performance across the board.
The Rtx 360 is a powerful GPU that matches or beats lower-wattage RTX 3080s.
The laptop's portability makes it perfect for gamers who want a lightweight option.
The Rtx 360 running at 75 watts in extreme and turbo modes makes for respectable gaming performance.
Despite the CPU bottlenecks, the Triton 300 SE still manages to deliver decent frame rates.
The laptop's price is justifiable given its unique selling points.

Weaknesses

The laptop runs hot, making it uncomfortable to use.
Build quality feels like it's two years behind the competition.
Acer still insists on loading their devices up with bloatware.
The screen doesn't get that bright and is probably not the greatest out there compared to the competition.
The laptop's price is a premium, making it hard to justify for some users.
CPU bottlenecks make the laptop hard to recommend for gaming.
The laptop sacrifices performance for portability, which might not be ideal for all gamers.
Acer still needs to work on their support tools, as the built-in app failed to detect critical bios updates.
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MSI Prestige 13

The MSI Prestige 13 is a lightweight powerhouse that's perfect for those seeking a high-performance 13-inch laptop without the bulk. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds, this device boasts impressive thermals and respectable battery life, making it ideal for all-day use. With a stunning display and abundance of IO ports, this laptop checks many boxes. However, some questionable design choices, including a cheap trackpad and subpar speakers, prevent it from reaching its full potential.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE: a laptop that promises high-performance gaming in a compact, 14-inch package. However, its build quality feels outdated compared to the competition, and it suffers from bloatware issues. Despite this, it delivers respectable performance across the board, particularly when running with an RTX 3060 GPU. But is sacrificing speed for portability worth the premium price tag of $1500?

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