HP EliteBook 650 G10 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Comparison

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HP EliteBook 650 G10 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022, two laptops from HP and Acer. HP EliteBook 650 G10 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 was launched in May 2022. There is only 10 months difference between EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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 HP EliteBook 650 G10 and Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP EliteBook 650 G10 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1315U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB Ram
359.15 x 233.68 x 19.81 mm (14.14 x 9.2 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 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 EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 650 G10 over Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 over HP EliteBook 650 G10

Weight	1.70 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.08 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.5% vs ~80%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 6.9 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	12 TFLOPS vs 1.43 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 and HP EliteBook 650 G10

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs May 2022	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
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
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

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 and HP EliteBook 650 G10

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP EliteBook 650 G10 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 HP EliteBook 650 G10 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Surface Area	839 cm2 (130.1 inches2)	706 cm2 (109.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80%	~80.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.9 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	Silver	Silver

Comparison of the HP EliteBook 650 G10 and the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

EliteBook 650 G10 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 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. 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

HP EliteBook 650 G10 1.78 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 1.70 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G10 19.81 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 19.80 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 HP EliteBook 650 G10 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
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

HP EliteBook 650 G10 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1345U Intel Core i5 1350P Intel Core i7 1365U Intel Core i7 1370P	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	14
Number of Threads	8	20
L3 Cache	10 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1638	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6242	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1685	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6202	16309

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 HP EliteBook 650 G10 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 i3 1315U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1400 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	80 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	DDR4	GDDR6
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	512	3840
TMUs	32	120
ROPs	16	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. HP EliteBook 650 G10 has a FLOPS value of 1.43 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 Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the EliteBook 650 G10'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	HP EliteBook 650 G10	Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14" (2022)
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	51.3 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Cable Length	1 meters

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 EliteBook 650 G10's 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G10 51 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 76 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the EliteBook 650 G10 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	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 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.

HP EliteBook 650 G10 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP EliteBook 650 G10 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. EliteBook 650 G10 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the EliteBook 650 G10 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G10 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

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 Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G10 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

HP EliteBook 650 G10 vs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 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 EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 have USB Type-C ports. EliteBook 650 G10 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 EliteBook 650 G10 and Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both EliteBook 650 G10 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
Neither EliteBook 650 G10 nor Predator Triton 300 SE 14 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both EliteBook 650 G10 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	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	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes