Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

noisy under load

Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard backlighting

higher price point

limited battery life

fewer port options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm 31.35 cm x 22.76 cm x 2.06 cm
Weight 2.315 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Anodised aluminium
Colour Glacier White | Onyx grey Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51
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