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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a top concern, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 may be a suitable choice, often providing a balance between cost and performance for everyday tasks and light productivity work. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its higher price tag, typically offers more robust performance for demanding applications like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, due to better graphics and processing capabilities. Keep in mind that the Mech-15 G3R would also generally have a shorter battery life due to these high-performance components and might be less portable than the Dell Inspiron, which is designed to be more of an all-rounder with better battery longevity and easier to carry around. Consider how these factors align with your needs - performance and specific application use versus price, battery life, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.7
3.8/10
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 5630 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which limits its gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R includes a high-end Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate, greatly enhancing its ability to handle demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.7
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
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 5630 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior engineering and design performance over the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU which excels in graphics-intensive tasks, a higher resolution display for clearer images, and its higher refresh rate which is beneficial for design fluidity. While both have similar CPU and RAM configurations conducive to engineering tasks, the Eluktronics has enhanced thermal management with water cooling, but this also leads to a heavier build which reduces its portability compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, both the Dell Inspiron and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offer high-resolution, quality panels, but the Mech-15 takes the edge with superior brightness and clarity. For engineers and designers, accurate color representation is crucial; while both laptops present good color ranges, the Mech-15 has a wider color gamut coverage that ensures more precise hues critical for professional work. However, if gaming or 3D applications are your focus, neither laptop would be ideal due to their lower refresh rates, though they still provide ample resolution and suitable panel types for moderate use in these areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
$849
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 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 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a good balance for general use with its competent CPU and RAM, a quality IPS screen with good color coverage, and a slim, lightweight design that enhances portability and includes a long battery life. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while still good for general use, leans towards a more power-intensive user with its higher-end CPU and GPU, superior RAM and a higher resolution screen, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, but benefits from excellent heat management.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.2/10
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 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
8.1
8.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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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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