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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is less expensive and offers a lightweight and thin design, making it highly portable. It comes with an OLED screen which is generally better for colors and contrast, suitable for general use and multimedia. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is more expensive but provides more powerful hardware for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning with its high-end GPU and CPU. It’s heavier and thicker, which might affect portability but its performance is better suited for demanding engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which will deliver smoother visuals in fast-paced games compared to the Acer Swift Edge 16, which has an AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate. Although the Acer’s screen quality is excellent with OLED technology, the Eluktronics's combination of a higher refresh rate and a superior GPU will offer a more fluid and immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with an AMD CPU and GPU, which are competent for engineering and design tasks, and it boasts excellent screen quality, but it's less powerful compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R which has a high-performance Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, essential for more demanding engineering work; the Mech-15 G3R also offers water cooling, enhancing its capacity to handle intensive tasks without overheating but trades off on heavier weight and lower portability compared to the lighter Acer.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is praised for its excellent display in general use and engineering design due to its high resolution and brightness, which ensures content is sharp and vivid, while also covering a wide color gamut essential for accurate color representation. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion in fast-paced visual environments. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also delivers very good display quality with strong resolution and brightness for general use and sufficient color gamut for engineering tasks, yet it too doesn't offer the preferred higher refresh rates, making it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its OLED display and long battery life, offers a vibrant screen and more mobility for general use. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, featuring a faster CPU and superior heat management, including water cooling, provides better performance but at the cost of heavier weight and reduced battery life.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Swift Edge 16 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
7.9
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | 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 | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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