The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is more affordable and slightly lighter with longer battery life, suited for general use, has a touchscreen, and is relatively portable. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, despite being heavier and more expensive, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming with a faster refresh rate display, better color coverage, and a powerful Nvidia GPU for demanding tasks. If price and battery life are a priority with moderate use cases, go for the Dell; if performance in intensive tasks and gaming is required, choose the Eluktronics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Very good speakers
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 for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its adequate processor, ample RAM, and high-quality touchscreen display offering longer battery life, is well-suited for general tasks and portability. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, though heavier and with shorter battery life, boasts a more powerful CPU, outstanding screen, superior cooling, and double the storage, making it ideal for more demanding general-use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering, making it very good for these tasks. While the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, provides only fair performance in these areas, but may benefit from a decent CPU and screen quality for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 in engineering and design because it features a more powerful CPU and GPU, which allow for better handling of complex tasks and intensive graphical work, and it also offers a sharper display with higher resolution, which is beneficial for design precision.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
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 Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.5/10
8.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.2/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625's screen offers enough resolution and brightness for activities like browsing and watching videos, but it lacks the wide color gamut professionals require for precise engineering and design work. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's display provides both high resolution and a wider range of colors, making it suitable for detail-oriented tasks like photo editing and CAD software. However, both laptops' screens may not refresh quickly enough for smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D games, potentially leading to less than optimal gaming experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 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
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
"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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