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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is more suited for gaming and intensive engineering tasks due to its powerful graphics card and high performance processor. It's got a high refresh rate screen which is great for fast-paced visuals but has less battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The HP Envy 17, on the other hand, costs less and has a larger screen that supports touch, likely with better battery life, making it a good fit for general use. However, its integrated graphics are less capable for demanding applications like 3D or machine learning tasks. If portability and cost are priorities over high-end performance, go for the HP Envy 17, but if you need a laptop for high-performance tasks and gaming, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is the better option despite its higher price and weight. 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 speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for general use with a higher-resolution screen and an advanced graphics card, which translate to better visual fidelity and performance for graphics-related tasks, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Envy 17. The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for those who prefer a bigger display and more time away from the charger, but it makes trade-offs in screen resolution and lacks a dedicated high-end graphics card.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Envy 17 has an Intel Iris Xe graphics card with a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it only fair for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a robust Intel i7-12700H CPU, is very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, offering superior graphics and processing power. Conversely, the HP Envy 17, featuring a capable Intel i7-13700H CPU paired with integrated Iris Xe graphics, provides good performance for engineering and design use but lacks the graphical prowess found in the Mech-15 G3R for the most intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.4
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 HP Envy 17 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vivid and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, you’d appreciate the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, as its display covers a wide range of color gamuts, while the HP Envy 17 provides a good but less extensive color coverage. For everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing, both laptops offer crisp visuals with their high-resolution screens and adequate brightness, making them suitable for general use. However, for gaming or 3D work, the lower refresh rate on both laptops means that despite their capable resolutions and panel types, they won't deliver as smooth motion as displays designed specifically for those demanding visual activities.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$1,000
$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 HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 55 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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