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The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is substantially more expensive and features high-end components suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software; it has a powerful processor, a top-tier graphics card, and a large, high-refresh-rate display, but its battery life and weight reduce its portability. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is much less expensive, lighter, and offers better portability, but it has limited storage, lower performance due to a basic processor and integrated graphics, and a lower-quality display, making it suitable mainly for general use like browsing and document editing. Choose the Eluktronics for performance-demanding tasks or the Gateway for cost-effective basic computing and portability. Give Feedback
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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
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
5.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in general use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM and superior screen quality, whereas the Gateway 14.1" falls short with a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, and lower screen quality; although the Gateway is more portable and has longer battery life, it doesn't match the performance and visual experience of the Eluktronics laptop. Additionally, the Eluktronics boasts a larger and faster storage, a backlit keyboard, and better heat management, which are important for comfortable and extended use, while the Gateway offers lower storage capacity and is compromised in keyboard quality and heat management, impacting overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
8.7
5.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics processing unit (GPU) and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which together deliver smoother and more detailed visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.7
5.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is tailored for engineering and design tasks with a robust CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and high-quality screen, making it suitable for demanding computational tasks and detailed visual work. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" has a modest CPU, limited RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a less impressive screen, rendering it less capable for resource-intensive applications and less detailed designs.
Content Creation
8.4
5.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
8.1
5.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
8.4
6.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, which is why it's good for general use. Its wider color gamuts appeal to engineering and design professionals who require color accuracy for their work. However, its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for gaming and 3D work, where smoother motion is crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" has 8 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$99
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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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.
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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