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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 is often significantly less expensive than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and may suit your needs for general use, including some gaming, with decent performance and a good balance of features for the price. However, if you're seeking higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or more intensive gaming, and you're willing to pay a premium price, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R could be worth the investment. It offers a higher-end GPU, better screen resolution, and a higher refresh rate, which can enhance visual experiences and task execution. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Mech-15 G3R is lighter, offering slightly better portability. Keep in mind the Dell G15 is heavier and may not be as convenient for on-the-go usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.7
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is considered very good for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240, compared to the Dell G15 5520 which has an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 165. These factors contribute to smoother visuals and better performance during gaming and running 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520, equipped with a high-performance i7 processor, dedicated RTX 3060 graphics, and a full HD screen, makes it a robust choice for engineering tasks; yet, it may be less suitable for on-the-go use due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also offers a powerful i7 CPU and superior RTX 3070 Ti graphics, along with a higher resolution display, enhancing detail and workspace, but at the cost of increased size and potentially being less portable and louder under heavy loads.
Software Development
7.5
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 G15 5520 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
7.1
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Dell G15 5520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell G15's decent resolution and brightness offer a comfortable viewing experience suitable for everyday tasks, while the Eluktronics Mech-15's higher brightness and resolution provide a sharper and more vibrant display, enhancing every interaction. In engineering and design, professionals rely on accurate color representation, where the Mech-15's superior coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts ensures more precise color work compared to the Dell G15. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both the Dell G15 and the Mech-15 can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience, despite their adequate resolution and panel type.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for general use, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers excellent portability and superior keyboard quality, which enhance its usability for general tasks, whereas the Dell G15 5520, although fair in portability and with a very good keyboard, doesn’t match the Eluktronics in these respects.
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for content creation, while the Dell G15 5520 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell G15 5520 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 G15 5520 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 6 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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