The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is a standout 14-inch gaming laptop, delivering RTX 5070 graphics in a sleek design. Between the OLED touchscreen, included stylus, and Studio Drivers it’s built for gamers and creators alike.
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Portability and gaming laptop didn’t always belong in the same sentence, but the rise of 14-inch models has changed the rules. The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI ($2,499 as tested) is Acer’s latest take on this scene, packing a GeForce RTX 5070 into a sleek aluminum chassis weighing just 3.5 pounds. It also adds creative flair with an OLED touch display and a touchpad that supports a stylus. While its Core Ultra 9 288V won’t break performance records, power efficiency may help justify the trade-off.
Design of the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI
When powered off, the Predator Triton 14 AI could easily be mistaken for a premium ultraportable . Its all-black aluminum chassis feels reassuringly solid, showing zero flex regardless of how it’s handled. The refinement continues with diamond-cut edges and a seamless glass palm rest with a supple soft-touch finish. The lid opens effortlessly with one hand.
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Once the power is on, there’s no mistaking that the Triton is a proper gaming laptop. Per-key RGB backlighting glows vividly through the keycaps, complemented by illuminated Predator logos on the palm rest and lid. Lighting effects are customizable in the PredatorSense app.
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At 12.68 x 8.84 x 0.71 inches, the Triton is impressively compact for a 14.5-inch gaming laptop, noticeably more so than its predecessor, the Predator Helios Neo 14 (12.76 x 10.05 x 0.77 inches). Its 3.5-pound carry weight is also commendable, rivalling true ultrabooks like the HP OmniBook Ultra (3.47 pounds). Considering it offers a GeForce RTX 5070, the Triton delivers remarkable performance in a surprisingly portable frame.
The Predator offers a decent port selection: two USB Type-C ports (one Thunderbolt 4, the other version 3.2 Gen 2), two USB Type-A ports (10 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, an audio jack, and a microSD card reader. Inside, Acer outfits this laptop with a Killer BE1750i wireless card supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
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