Selecting between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R involves considering your most valued features. The MacBook Pro 14 offers a longer battery life, superior build quality, and high color accuracy, making it ideal for professionals requiring reliable performance and excellent display quality on the go. It is also more portable. On the other hand, the Mech-15 G3R has a more powerful GPU and is better suited for gaming, intensive 3D tasks, and machine learning thanks to its high refresh rate display and superior cooling system. It has a larger screen and more storage but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. If gaming or heavy graphical tasks are your focus, the Mech-15 G3R would be the better option, while the MacBook Pro 14 caters more to the needs of creative professionals in need of a lightweight device with a long battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.7/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its high-quality Mini LED screen and powerful integrated GPU is well-suited for 3D tasks but offers a lower refresh rate, which might be less optimal for gaming. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high refresh rate IPS screen and superior dedicated Nvidia GPU, provides a smoother and more responsive gaming experience, but keep in mind that it runs on Windows which is necessary for many popular games not available on MacOS.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 features the Apple M1 Pro processor with integrated GPU tailored for efficient performance and screen quality, making it suitable for engineering and design with its high-resolution Mini LED display, though less portability due to its weight and size. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior graphics capabilities for demanding engineering and 3D design tasks, enhanced by a higher refresh rate IPS screen, at the expense of heavier weight and reduced battery life compared to the MacBook.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.4/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, which, combined with strong color accuracy covering wide color gamuts, makes it excellent for both general use and engineering tasks where color detail is crucial. However, its screen has a standard refresh rate, which is less suitable for 3D applications and gaming where higher refresh rates enhance fluidity and responsiveness. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a balance between resolution and color performance for general use and engineering, but also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less optimal for the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D environments.
Battery
13.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,905
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is commendable for general use due to its powerful CPU and GPU combined with high screen quality and extensive battery life, all packaged in a lightweight and highly portable design, making it an exceptional choice for those who value long hours of mobile use and a vivid display. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also fits within that category thanks to a strong CPU and an even more powerful GPU that's oriented towards gaming, a larger screen with high refresh rates, and robust heat management; however, it is slightly heavier with a shorter battery life, which trades off some portability for enhanced performance in more demanding tasks like graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R 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
8.3/10
8.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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