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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 offers good performance for general use and gaming, and comes at a mid-range price point, making it less expensive than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. It has a larger screen and substantial battery capacity but is heavier, which affects portability. It also provides impressive gaming aesthetics. On the other hand, the Mech-15 G3R, while more expensive, gives you better screen resolution and refresh rate, which means sharper and smoother visuals. Its higher-quality build makes it suitable for intensive engineering tasks, and it's lighter in weight, enhancing its portability. Ultimately, if budget is a concern and you prefer a bigger screen for gaming, the Alienware might suit you; however, for superior performance in engineering applications and a more portable design, the Eluktronics laptop is the better choice, assuming you're okay with the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- Very good speakers
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
7.8
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior portability due to its lighter weight and higher portability score, along with a higher resolution screen and better managed heat, which adds to the comfort of general use, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5, despite its larger screen size and generous battery capacity, falls short in portability and battery life, making it less ideal for those who prioritize ease of movement and longer usage away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.7
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
480Hz
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 m17 R5 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R comes with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, making it highly suitable for gaming and 3D applications due to its balance of high frame rates and powerful graphics. In contrast, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 also excels in gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, its superior screen refresh rate of 480 Hz offers an edge for fast-paced gaming scenarios despite a slightly less powerful graphics unit.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both endowed with high-end CPUs and GPUs, substantial RAM, and excellent screen quality, which are crucial for engineering and design tasks that demand significant computing resources and precise visual details. However, the Alienware is less portable due to its greater weight and size, and while both boast good keyboards and tolerable operating noise, the Eluktronics steps ahead with a superior portability factor and an innovative cooling system that may offer an edge in sustained performance.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
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 m17 R5 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
7.4
8.1
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
8.1
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m17 R5 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, both the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offer excellent visuals due to their high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp images and clear visibility under various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, professionals would appreciate the broad color gamuts of these laptops, allowing for precise color work and better representation of images and designs. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these two laptops may lead to less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which can impede the gaming experience and the smooth rendering of fast-moving 3D visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a price of $1,100 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m17 R5
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
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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