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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, consider that the Alienware model offers a slightly more powerful AMD processor which may provide improved performance for intensive tasks, while the Mech-15 comes with an Intel processor and includes water cooling which may sustain performance better over long periods. The Mech-15 also has double the storage of the Alienware and a somewhat brighter display, but the Alienware has a better balance of performance scores across various categories. Both have similar weight, though the Alienware is slightly heavier. Consider how the mix of processing power, cooling, storage needs, and weight affect your decision based on your specific use case and portability requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for general use with its higher storage capacity, superior screen brightness, and better keyboard quality, while being more portable and offering excellent heat management, possibly due to its unique water cooling feature. In contrast, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has slightly lower screen brightness and keyboard quality, is less portable, and has fair heat management, but shares the same amount of RAM and a high-quality display with the Eluktronics, making it a competent choice for general use as well.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.7
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both equipped with high-refresh-rate displays and powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards, which make them suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but the latter also offers better screen brightness, contributing to a superior screen quality. Although both have capable CPUs, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's cooling system may offer sustained performance, which can be critical during intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU setup along with a high-resolution IPS screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while also offering a robust build but with less portability due to its heavier weight. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also boasts a strong Intel CPU and equivalent Nvidia GPU performance with an even brighter IPS display and lighter build, enhancing portability and benefiting from innovative cooling that may offer quieter operation and better sustained performance.
Content Creation
7.5
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
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
7.3
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R laptops have high-resolution displays and offer bright panels, ensuring crisp text and vibrant images suitable for daily activities. In engineering and design, these laptops boast displays that cover a wide range of colors, particularly important for professionals needing accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their poorer screen quality is due to lower refresh rates, which result in less fluid motion and could detract from fast-paced gaming experiences where smoother visuals are essential.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good 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
$2,200
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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