Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Comparison

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405

14 inches | January 2026

Speed 6.5

Size 6.5

Display 8

Gaming 4.5

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14 inches | May 2022

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Size 8.5

Display 6

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022, two laptops from Asus and Acer. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 was introduced to market in January 2026 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 was launched in May 2022. As you can see, Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 is 4 years older than ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 Key Specs

Launched in January 2026
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB
16GB Ram
311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm (12.24 x 8.66 x 0.63-0.64 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
312.4 x 226 x 19.8 mm (12.3 x 8.9 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 over Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022

Weight	1.50 kg vs 1.70 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.1% vs ~80.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 5.4 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	15.3 TFLOPS vs 12 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v6.0 vs v5.2	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 SE 14 2022 over Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405

Launch Dates	January 2026 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Surface Area	684 cm² (106 inches²)	706 cm2 (109.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.1%	~80.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Silver

Comparison of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), whereas the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 is 0.12 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 386H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	16 (4P + 12E)	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm	10 nm

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 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	90 W	95 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	15.3 TFLOPS	12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	14 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3328	3840
TMUs	104	120
ROPs	48	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. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 has a FLOPS value of 15.3 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022, 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	Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405	Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14" (2022)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 386H	Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Memory	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM	16 GB ; 6 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~17.3 GB (4.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 6 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405|Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14" (2022)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	73 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	250 W	230 W

On the other hand, the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405's 73 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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. Both ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 (v6E).

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 ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 have USB Type-C ports. ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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 ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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
ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v6.0	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: 5)	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	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes