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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better portability, a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, and longer battery life, suited for general use and mobility with good color accuracy for the screen, making it ideal for media consumption and productivity tasks. However, if you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R with its powerful Nvidia GPU and higher refresh rate display will deliver stronger performance, albeit with increased weight and reduced battery life. The Mech-15 G3R has a larger screen and higher RAM capacity, fitting for engineering software and multitasking, but it's less portable and more expensive. Consider your primary use case and mobility needs when choosing between them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers decent gaming and 3D capabilities with its integrated Iris Xe graphics, but is outmatched by the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for immersive and reactive gaming experiences. While both laptops have high-quality screens, the Mech-15 G3R's faster refresh rate and dedicated gaming GPU provide a significant advantage for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and high-resolution OLED screen which offers excellent color reproduction and contrast. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with a more robust GPU, ample RAM, a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, and additional features like water cooling, caters to those requiring superior graphics performance and cooling efficiency, even if it compromises on portability and weight.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution display that provides clear images and text, coupled with a panel type and brightness that enhance viewing experiences in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers could benefit from the Dell's wide color gamut support, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed projects. However, its lower refresh rate makes the Dell less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where the Eluktronics Mech-15 would also fall short despite its very good resolution and panel quality due to a refresh rate not optimal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for general use due to its balance of a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality in terms of brightness and color space coverage, excellent portability facilitated by its lighter weight and compact dimensions, and a solid battery life. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also excels in general use with its robust CPU, a significant amount of RAM, and a quality screen, but it leans toward users who may also engage in gaming or intensive tasks, as indicated by its powerful dedicated graphics card and larger screen size, albeit with tradeoffs in weight and shorter battery life compared to the XPS 13 Plus.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for software development.
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 XPS 13 Plus and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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