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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you require a laptop primarily for heavy tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or advanced computational work, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers high performance with its strong processor and graphics card, backlight keyboard for low-light usage, and a high-resolution display, but it's heavier and has less battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers better battery life, making it suitable for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and streaming, but it has a lower quality display and significantly lower performance which may not be suitable for intensive applications. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for and whether portability or performance is more important for your needs. 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 Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms the HP Stream 14" for general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, which provide faster and smoother performance, alongside more RAM for better multitasking, a higher resolution IPS screen for clearer and more vibrant visuals, and superior heat management. Although the HP Stream 14" is more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly better battery life, its lower tier CPU, basic integrated graphics, smaller and lower resolution TN screen, and less effective heat management make it less suited for demanding tasks.
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 Stream 14" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R typically comes with a higher-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D modeling, whereas the HP Stream 14" has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, which makes it less capable of handling the demands of those tasks. Additionally, the Mech-15 G3R's stronger CPU and superior screen quality further enhance its performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the more basic capabilities of the HP Stream 14".
Engineering and Design
8.7
5.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a robust Intel i7 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality display, making it well-suited for computationally heavy engineering tasks and design work which often require strong performance and good visuals.
Content Creation
8.4
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" 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
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" 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
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R likely has a high-resolution display with better brightness and panel technology, providing sharp and vivid visuals for general use and engineering, where detail and color accuracy are critical. However, its screen may have a lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" likely has a lower resolution and lower quality display, resulting in less optimal viewing for any demanding tasks, including general use, engineering, or 3D tasks, where screen fidelity is necessary.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.5
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the HP Stream 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$299
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Battery
6.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 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 Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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."
HP Stream 14"
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"With half of the main system memory and a fraction of the storage that we recommend in any budget Windows laptop, the HP Stream 14 does not impress. Perhaps it doesn't need to, depending on your reference point. For the price, you're getting a functional laptop with Windows 10, which already places the HP Stream 14 above most Chromebooks on that merit alone. Still, in this price range, you can't do much worse, but you can do better. In fact, for just $100 more, you can grab the much superior budget option, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14."
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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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