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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs and preferences, if you prioritize a laptop with higher portability and slightly lower cost, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a suitable choice, as it's lighter and also priced lower. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is a better fit if you are looking for a gaming laptop appearance with higher screen refresh rates for fast-motion clarity, though it comes at a premium price. Both laptops have similar storage, memory, and powerful processors and graphics suitable for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming, yet the difference in price and subtle design and build features may align more with your specific preferences and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a higher screen refresh rate favorable for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15, though with a slightly lower refresh rate, also offers strong gaming and 3D performance with a particularly robust GPU shared by both models.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 provide crisp, clear displays with ample resolution and brightness, making text reading and web browsing a pleasant experience. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, which ensure accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rates on these laptops less than ideal, as they could lead to less fluid motion and slower reaction times during fast-paced games or when working on complex 3D models.
Cost
$2,400
$1,500
$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 Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use as it combines a powerful CPU and RAM setup with a high-quality screen and efficient water cooling for superior heat management, though its portability and battery life are only average. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, while also featuring an excellent CPU and RAM, has a slightly lesser quality screen and less effective heat management, making it good for general use but potentially less suited for prolonged high-intensity tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both exceptional for engineering and design due to their powerful Intel i7 CPUs, 16 GB RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs, and sharp 15.6-inch IPS displays which offer quality screen resolution. The Mech-15 G3R stands out with a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, while the Aorus 15 boasts better coverage of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, making it marginally superior for color-intensive tasks; both feature water cooling, although the Aorus 15 has a slightly less effective heat and noise management but offers more overall display outputs.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.6" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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."
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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