If you prioritize battery life and a high-resolution screen over gaming and heavy application performance, then the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) serves well, especially for general use and multimedia tasks. It is also known for its excellent build quality and the macOS operating system, which might be preferred for certain software and development environments. However, if you need a machine with stronger performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its more powerful graphics and advanced cooling system, is a better choice despite being more expensive and having a shorter battery life. Keep in mind the Eluktronics laptop's Windows operating system when considering software compatibility and personal preference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3072 x 1920
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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M and 60Hz screen refresh rate is less optimal for these tasks; additionally, the MacBook's MacOS limits the availability of popular games in comparison to the Windows platform on the Mech-15 G3R.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel i7 processor and AMD GPU delivers reliable performance for engineering and design but has less processing power compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which boasts a more advanced Intel i7 processor and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work. While the MacBook Pro offers exceptional screen quality and higher portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, the Mech-15 G3R stands out with a high-refresh-rate screen and greater upgradability options, such as additional RAM and storage slots, but is slightly heavier and has shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in screen resolution and color accuracy, offering a vivid display with a wide color gamut that benefits engineering and design work; however, it falls short for 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also boasts a high-quality display with good resolution and color representation, making it suitable for general use and precision tasks like engineering and design, but its gaming and 3D performance are hampered by the lackluster refresh rate. For general purposes and detailed color work, both laptops are strong contenders, but those interested in 3D work should consider alternatives with higher refresh rates.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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