Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 Comparison

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Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300, two laptops from Razer and Acer. Razer Blade 17 2021 was introduced to market in July 2021 and Acer Predator Triton 300 was launched in May 2021. There is only 2 months difference between Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 17 2021 and Acer Predator Triton 300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 17 2021 Key Specs

Launched in July 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 11800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
395 x 260 x 19.9 mm (15.55 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)

Acer Predator Triton 300 Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 11800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
363 x 254 x 19.9 mm (14.29 x 10 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

Razer Blade 17 2021 was replaced by Razer Blade 17 2022. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Razer Blade 17 2022 vs Razer Blade 17 2021
Razer Blade 17 2022 vs Acer Predator Triton 300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 17 2021 over Acer Predator Triton 300

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.3% vs ~72.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 8.8 mm	2.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU FLOPS	13.6 TFLOPS vs 8.7 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Predator Triton 300 over Razer Blade 17 2021

Weight	2.00 kg vs 2.75 kg	0.75 kg lighter
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Triton 300 and Razer Blade 17 2021

Launch Dates	July 2021 vs May 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Triton 300 and Razer Blade 17 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 17 2021 and the Acer Predator Triton 300.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Surface Area	1027 cm2 (159.2 inches2)	922 cm2 (142.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.3%	~72.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Razer Blade 17 2021 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 17 2021 weighs 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs), whereas the Predator Triton 300 weighs 2 kg (4.41 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Razer Blade 17 2021 2.75 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Acer Predator Triton 300 2.00 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Razer Blade 17 2021 19.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Acer Predator Triton 300 19.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Razer Blade 17 2021 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Predator Triton 300 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i9 11900H	Intel Core i7 11800H
Base Frequency	1.9-2.3 GHz	1.9-2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1563	1563
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8909	8909
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1504	1504
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12182	12182

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Razer Blade 17 2021 and Acer Predator Triton 300.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 11800H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	735 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3840	2560
TMUs	120	80
ROPs	48	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Razer Blade 17 2021 has a FLOPS value of 13.6 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Predator Triton 300 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Predator Triton 300 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Blade 17 2021 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Predator Triton 300's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Razer Blade 17 (2021)	Acer Predator Triton 300
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70.5 Wh	59 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	230 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	801 gramm

Moreover, the Blade 17 2021 boasts a larger battery capacity of 71 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Predator Triton 300's59 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Razer Blade 17 2021 71 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Acer Predator Triton 300 59 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Blade 17 2021 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Predator Triton 300's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 17 2021 and Acer Predator Triton 300 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Blade 17 2021 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Predator Triton 300 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade 17 2021 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Predator Triton 300's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Predator Triton 300 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Razer Blade 17 2021 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Acer Predator Triton 300 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 17 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Razer Blade 17 2021 300 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Acer Predator Triton 300 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Razer Blade 17 2021 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 17 2021 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Predator Triton 300 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Blade 17 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Predator Triton 300 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 17 2021 and Predator Triton 300 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes