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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14, at a midrange price, is significantly less expensive than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and offers better portability due to its lower weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks. It has a powerful processor and enough memory and storage for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, albeit at a premium price, boasts a more powerful graphics card suited for gaming, 3D work, and engineering software, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal if you need to frequently move around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals and better rendering of fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Acer Swift 14's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate are serviceable for mild gaming and 3D tasks but fall short of the Mech-15's performance for more demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is preferred for engineering and design due to its stronger dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a larger display suited for detailed work, whereas the Acer Swift 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are less powerful, though it does offer higher portability and a slightly brighter screen. However, the Mech-15 G3R excels in raw computational performance, which is crucial for engineering applications that demand extensive processing power and graphical capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a bright and sharp display with adequate resolution, which makes reading text and viewing content pleasant, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R provides similar benefits but potentially excels in color reproduction and sharpness due to its superior panel technology. In engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts essential for accurate color work, but the Eluktronics model may edge out with better color accuracy and consistency. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, as their lower refresh rates can't deliver the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced scenarios, even though they provide decent resolution and panel type.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 is equipped with a high-quality screen and a highly capable CPU, making it a solid choice for general use; it's also lighter and boasts a longer battery life for enhanced portability. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while having a similar high-quality screen and powerful CPU, stands out with a premium dedicated GPU, making it more suited for graphic-intensive tasks but at the cost of being heavier and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
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Aaron Ritchie | September 2022
"Everything considered, the XMG Neo 15 (Mech-15 G3R) with RTX 3070 Ti is a great gaming performer. The combination of the Ti graphics card with the new Intel 12th gen CPU is enough to go toe-to-toe, and even slightly pull ahead of the RTX 3080 in most titles, though on games with Ray-Tracing enabled, particularly with graphics set to the maximum and on higher resolutions, the additional VRAM of the RTX 3080 makes a big impact, and the 8GB RTX 3070 Ti machine simply can’t compete, even with the more powerful processor."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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