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Updated January 10, 2024·
Based on the information provided, if you are prioritizing a higher-resolution screen with exceptional color accuracy for tasks like photo and video editing, the Gigabyte Aero 16 with its OLED display might be a better choice. However, if you are looking for top-tier gaming or engineering performance with a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R will serve you better, especially with its more efficient heat management. The Mech-15 G3R is slightly less expensive and has a marginally better portability score, but the Aero 16 offers more storage and a slightly longer battery life. Both laptops share the same main processor and GPU, so your decision will heavily rely on the importance you place on screen quality, refresh rate, battery life, storage capacity, and your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- The Gigabyte Aero 16 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for gaming and AI, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with sharp details for everyday tasks, both the Eluktronics Mech-15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 deliver with high resolution and bright panels, satisfying general use. However, for precision in color-critical engineering and design work, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with superior color range, offering wider DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage. On the other hand, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their lower refresh rates lack the fluidity preferred for these visually demanding tasks.
Cost
$2,400
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is highly regarded for general use due to its high refresh rate display, substantial battery life, and good portability, which makes it suitable for various tasks and easy to carry around. The Gigabyte Aero 16 also shines in general use, boasting a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, but it is slightly less portable due to its larger screen size and a bit heavier weight, while still offering good battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Gigabyte Aero 16 both offer high-end CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality with high resolution and color space coverage which are crucial for engineering and design tasks; the Mech-15 G3R has a higher refresh rate which might be beneficial for some design applications. While the Aero 16 provides a larger and brighter OLED screen which is superior for color accuracy, it trades off some portability compared to the Mech-15 G3R, and both laptops have good keyboards and are relatively quiet, but not the best in class for speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.1
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aero 16 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 Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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