Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X Comparison

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Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X, two laptops from Acer and Gigabyte. Acer Predator Triton 17 X was introduced to market in August 2023 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X was launched in February 2023. There is only 6 months difference between Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X 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 Acer Predator Triton 17 X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Predator Triton 17 X Key Specs

Launched in August 2023
17.0" Mini LED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
16GB Ram
380.35 x 280 x 19.9-21.9 mm (14.97 x 11.02 x 0.78-0.86 inches)
Weight: 3 kg (6.62 lbs)

Gigabyte Aorus 15X Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
357 x 274 x 21.7 mm (14.06 x 10.79 x 0.85 inches)
Weight: 2.28 kg (5.03 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Predator Triton 17 X over Gigabyte Aorus 15X

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~74.8% vs ~68.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	2 mm vs 5.8 mm	3.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	17 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	29.1 TFLOPS vs 16.8 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X over Acer Predator Triton 17 X

Weight	2.28 kg vs 3.00 kg	0.72 kg lighter
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 250 Hz	Smoother media experience
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Key Travel	2 mm vs 1.8 mm	Better typing feel
Avg. MSRP Price	$2000-2400 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Predator Triton 17 X

Launch Dates	August 2023 vs February 2023	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 4.0 (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	v6E vs v6E	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
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Predator Triton 17 X

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Predator Triton 17 X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X.

Physical Specs
Weight	3 kg (6.62 lbs)	2.28 kg (5.03 lbs)
Surface Area	1065 cm2 (165 inches2)	978 cm2 (151.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74.8%	~68.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~2 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Acer Predator Triton 17 X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X External Dimensions

Weight

Predator Triton 17 X weighs 3 kg (6.62 lbs), whereas the Aorus 15X weighs 2.28 kg (5.03 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

Acer Predator Triton 17 X 3.00 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Gigabyte Aorus 15X 2.28 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 17 X 21.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Gigabyte Aorus 15X 21.70 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 Acer Predator Triton 17 X is 0.18 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is 0.15 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

Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13900HX	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX Intel Core i9 13950HX Intel Core i9 13980HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	24	16
Number of Threads	32	24
L3 Cache	36 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2041	1878
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	20880	16246
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2104	1969
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	29042	22925

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 Acer Predator Triton 17 X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13900HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1335 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1695 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	120 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	32.98 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	9728	3072
TMUs	304	96
ROPs	112	48

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. Acer Predator Triton 17 X has a FLOPS value of 29.1 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15X ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Predator Triton 17 X may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Predator Triton 17 X and the Aorus 15X, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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	Acer Predator Triton 17 X	Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	✖ 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	99.9 Wh	99 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Bottom
Charge Power	330 W	280 W

Moreover, the Predator Triton 17 X boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aorus 15X's99 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 17 X 100 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Gigabyte Aorus 15X 99 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Predator Triton 17 X provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aorus 15X's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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.

Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Predator Triton 17 X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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. Predator Triton 17 X has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, Aorus 15X has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Predator Triton 17 X is 796cm² / 123inch² whereas the Aorus 15X's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Predator Triton 17 X features a higher pixel density with 178 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 17 X 178 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Gigabyte Aorus 15X 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aorus 15X offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Predator Triton 17 X offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 17 X 1000 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Gigabyte Aorus 15X 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Predator Triton 17 X vs Gigabyte Aorus 15X Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), 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 Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X have USB Type-C ports. Predator Triton 17 X has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Aorus 15X 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 Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X 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
Predator Triton 17 X is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aorus 15X does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Predator Triton 17 X and Aorus 15X 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x 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	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes