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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is the pricier option but offers a high refresh rate, higher resolution display, and more powerful graphics suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering work. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more affordable and has a larger screen size but comes with a less powerful processor and graphics card, which could impact performance in demanding tasks. Both have similar battery life, but if portability is important, consider that the Aorus 7 is larger and heavier. The Eluktronics could be ideal for high-performance needs, while the Aorus may be better for casual gaming and general use at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use due to its high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen with good color coverage and brightness, complemented by excellent keyboard quality and effective heat management. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while also suitable for general use with a capable CPU and enough RAM, offers a larger screen, albeit with lower resolution, and maintains a solid build with very good heat management, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Mech-15 G3R.
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU, providing superior performance for demanding engineering tasks and design work, complemented by a high-resolution screen that ensures crisp visuals. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a slightly less potent CPU and GPU and a lower resolution screen but compensates with a larger display and is built to be more portable, albeit heavier, with underpinnings that still support engineering use.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's screen boasts a high resolution and brightness, which enhances visibility and clarity for general tasks, while its expansive color gamut ensures accurate color representation for engineering and design, making it a strong contender for professionals. However, its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals like those in gaming and 3D applications less smooth, affecting the gaming experience. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 also provides sharp and bright visuals for everyday tasks and near-accurate colors necessary for design work, but similarly falls short in the refresh rate needed for the fluid movement in gaming or 3D rendering environments.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$1,190
$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 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 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" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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