Predator Triton 300 SE Gaming Laptop - PT314-52S-747P

Acer's 2021 edition of its 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE was among our favorite gaming laptops of the year—compact, capable, and reasonably affordable. The 2022 Triton 300 SE (starts at $1,349.99; $1,949.99 as tested) offers a like-priced base model with a new 12th Generation Intel Core i7 CPU, but our amped-up review unit boasts an even faster Core i9 chip and a stunning OLED display. Its Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU breaks a sweat in the most demanding titles, but generally delivers a steady 60 frames per second (fps) or more for all types of modern gaming. Add a roomy 1TB solid-state drive and long battery life, and you have a highly desirable laptop that challenges the best 14-inch gaming rigs such as the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, the Alienware x14, and the Razer Blade 14 while undercutting them on cost.

A Tiny Footprint, a Brilliant Display

The Predator Triton 300 SE is far from the first 14-inch gaming laptop, but when you combine its compact footprint and high-end specs, it comes across as remarkably well-rounded. The Acer measures 0.78 by 12.3 by 8.9 inches (HWD) and weighs 3.75 pounds, slightly thicker but lighter than the ROG Zephyrus G14 (0.73 inch and 3.64 pounds) and the Blade 14 (0.66 inch and 3.92 pounds). The Alienware X14 is the thinnest at 0.57 inch but heaviest at 3.96 pounds.

KC