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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is generally less expensive and offers a balance of performance with its M2 Pro processor and portability with a long battery life, making it suitable for professionals who need a reliable laptop with good screen quality. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while more expensive and heavier, provides higher gaming and engineering capabilities due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, a larger screen, and a higher screen refresh rate, appealing to gamers and engineers who require top-notch performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- 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
7.0
8.7
5.2/10
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 (2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with its high-resolution Mini LED display and capable GPU is suitable for 3D applications, but note that its MacOS may not support many popular games. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a powerful Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate screen, ideal for both gaming and 3D tasks with the added benefit of universal game compatibility offered by Windows.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.4
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 typically offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, covering wider color gamuts, which enhances visual experience for general use and is particularly beneficial for engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also provides a high-quality display with accurate colors and good brightness, making it suitable for general use and supportive of most engineering and design applications, though it may not match the MacBook's breadth of color coverage. However, for 3D applications, a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, which the MacBook Pro 14 may lack compared to more gaming- or 3D-focused laptops, thus rendering both the MacBook Pro and Eluktronics Mech-15 less optimal for 3D-intensive tasks that benefit from faster screen refreshes.
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 (2023) 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
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
$1,695
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,695 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.3
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers an excellent balance of powerful CPU and graphics performance, high-quality screen, exceptional build, and keyboard quality, coupled with long battery life and good portability, making it highly suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while also featuring a robust CPU and high-quality screen and keyboard, leans more towards gaming due to its dedicated graphics card and is less portable with a shorter battery life, yet it still maintains strong general use capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) shines for engineering and design due to its high-quality Mini LED screen, efficient Apple M2 Pro CPU and GPU that offer excellent screen color accuracy and battery life, coupled with a very good portability score and the highest marks for keyboard, speaker, build, and heat management. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while heavier and less portable, boasts a larger storage, a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU suitable for demanding tasks, a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, and very good keyboard quality, but with lower battery performance and higher operating noise.
Content Creation
8.5
8.4
7.8/10
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 (2023) 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
8.4
8.1
7.8/10
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 (2023) 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 (2023) and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,695 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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."
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 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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