Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (14-Inch, 2021)

Wi-Fi 6 enabled ; Plenty of connectivity options ; Impressive combination of premium design and performance ; Competitively priced ; Incredibly light and compact

Some ghosting in display ; Speakers are quiet ; 512GB of storage may be too small for some game libraries ; Too much bloatware

Distinct and discreet aesthetic ; Thin and light for its power class ; Good glass touchpad ; Performance profiles offer plenty of user control

Fans kick in with little encouragement - and they're very loud at max performance ; Finish has a plasticky feel (but it's not) ; Runs hot too

The first Predator laptop with a 14-inch screen is like a business laptop in disguise. It's this discreetness that'll be its make-or-break appeal for many. But don't let the subtleties fool you: there are the cooling vents, the Turbo button, the...

Compact, light and affordable ; Thunderbolt 4 connectivity ; Excellent 144Hz display

Limited upgrade options ; Fans noisy at maximum ; Speakers lack bass

Value for money is the Acer Predator Triton 300SE’s strong suit. You really are getting a lot of capability and quality for your money here, including the ability to play serious games on a machine you can easily throw in a backpack and use in the office.

Small, portable design ; Stays cool and quiet when not gaming ; Smooth 1080p, 144Hz gaming ; Good battery life

Limited configurations available ; Not as fast as the Zephyrus G14

Elegant metal design ; Gorgeous 16:10 G-Sync display ; Ample connectivity ; Full HD webcam and built-in fingerprint reader ; Solid battery life for a 16-inch gaming rig

Peak performance slightly trails competitors ; Merely average solid-state drive ; Shallow keyboard feel

The 16-inch version of Acer's Predator 300 SE is a fantastic gaming laptop that's strong on all fronts, especially screen and build quality.

Strong overall performance as configured with Intel Core i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 ; Gorgeous high-res OLED display ; 1080p webcam and solid speakers ; Impressive battery life ; Fair price, with the base model a solid value

RTX 3060 GPU misses 60fps at max settings at native resolution ; Build quality slightly shy of other premium 14-inch gamers ; OLED display limited to 90Hz refresh rate

The latest remix of the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE is a robust compact gaming rig, pairing a beautiful OLED display with solid components. It's priced reasonably considering its power, and the base model is a great deal too.

Sleek, compact, highly portable design ; Very fair price for the component mix ; Greater-than-60fps gaming performance at 1080p with GeForce RTX 3060 GPU ; 144Hz display ; Long battery life

14-inch screen may be tight for some gamers ; 512GB SSD potentially cramped for large game libraries

Acer's Predator Triton 300 SE will make major waves among gaming laptops, with its trim design and punchy RTX 3060 gaming performance at an aggressive price.

Elegant design ; Good gaming performance in a small laptop ; Efficient cooling

Battery life isn’t as good as Acer claims ; Build quality issues ; 144Hz display has ghosting issues ; There’s so much bloatware

Acer’s Predator Triton 300 SE is a fantastic-looking 14-inch gaming laptop that delivers respectable frame rates with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. But some build quality issues and bloatware keep this from being the best option.