•  Date Published: 13 Nov 2020
    • Intel Core i7-9750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB (1x 16384MB) - DDR4, 2666MHz
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-51)

    Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-51)

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    Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-51) in-depth review

    Among all of the Predator brands of Acer, there is one in particular, that received a major overhaul this season - the Triton. Earlier this year, we were able to get our hands on both the Triton 500 and Triton 900, which were the newcomers in the laptop gaming industry. Now, there is a third one - the Triton 300, which is dubbed as the lower budget model.Interestingly, this laptop looks incredibly similar to the Helios 300 and the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54). So, what is the reason Acer is duplicating their hardware and is it actually duplicating? Of course, all of the aforementioned are parts of different subbrands, which in many cases means different target groups. No matter if we are talking about a fan base or region availability.Other than that, the Triton 300 (PT315-51) can be c[...]

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    Pros

    • All-aluminum build
    • 91% sRGB coverage and no aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (Innolux N156HCE-N1)
    • Great keyboard for gaming
    • Upgradability is on point with two M.2 PCIe SSD slots
    • PredatorSense app offers good customization
    • Impressive battery life

    Cons

    • Lacks Thunderbolt connector
    • Doesn't feature an SD card reader
    • Gets warm in long gaming sessions

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Predator Triton 300 is the new boy in the Predator line-up of Gaming notebooks of Acer. Let's see how does it look on the inside, and give you a quick run-through of its components.Check out all Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-51) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate What do you need to remove the bottom panel? Just unscrew the 11 Phillips-head screws and pop it open with a plastic tool.2. Battery For your own safety and that of the machine, remove the battery connector before you proceed with upg[...]

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