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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is a high-performance laptop, well-suited for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, it comes at a premium price, is heavier, and may have a shorter battery life. The HP 250 G10, on the other hand, is much less expensive and lighter, making it more portable and budget-friendly. It's suitable for general use and basic tasks, but it lacks the performance capabilities for intensive applications due to its entry-level processor and integrated graphics. Choose the Eluktronics if you need top-tier performance and are okay with a higher price and lower portability; opt for the HP if you prioritize portability, have a tighter budget, and your computing needs are lighter. 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 HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is well-suited for general use with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, quality IPS screen, and robust heat management, though it has a heavier build and shorter battery life; conversely, the HP 250 G10's lighter weight and longer battery make it more portable but it's hampered by a basic CPU, lower quality TN screen, and inadequate speaker and build quality.
Gaming and AI
8.7
5.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smooth visuals and enhanced performance for complex tasks. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 falls short in gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel UHD Graphics (N200) and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which leads to less fluid graphics and limited ability to handle graphic-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.7
5.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the HP 250 G10 offers significantly less power in both CPU and GPU, limiting its capability for such tasks. Additionally, the Mech-15's superior screen quality supports intricate visual work, whereas the HP's screen may not render such detailed visuals as crisply.
Content Creation
8.4
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's display offers vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering, but its lower refresh rate hinders gaming performance. The panel on the HP 250 G10 may not provide the clarity and brightness desired for everyday tasks, and it lacks the color accuracy needed for professional engineering and design work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the HP’s poor refresh rate and the Eluktronics’ less-than-ideal rate could lead to less fluid motion, impacting the overall experience.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$305
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the HP 250 G10 costs $305.
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Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 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.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $305 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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