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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It's also built with a focus on cooling, which is essential during long, demand-heavy sessions. However, it's on the heavier side and may not be as convenient to carry around. Additionally, this performance comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is a budget-friendly option that's lighter and thus more portable, but with its basic processor and graphics, it's best suited for general use like browsing and document editing. Its fanless operation makes it extremely quiet but limits its ability to handle more complex tasks. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a powerful Intel i7 CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality screen, which translates to fast and efficient performance suited for a variety of tasks, making it very good for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is equipped with a much less powerful Intel Celeron CPU, minimal RAM, and a lower resolution screen, leading to slower performance and a less satisfactory visual experience, hence it's considered poor for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.7
5.5
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
10.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a modest Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are not designed to handle intensive gaming and 3D graphics effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.7
5.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for engineering and design due to its significantly more powerful CPU, higher RAM, advanced GPU, and superior screen quality, making it ideal for intensive tasks and high-quality visuals. While the Lenovo IdeaPad is more portable and operates quietly, it is not suited for rigorous engineering software due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, lackluster GPU, and lower screen resolution and quality.
Content Creation
8.4
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, vibrant display for everyday tasks, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a high-resolution and bright screen, making it superior for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad's lower resolution and brightness may not be as satisfying. For engineering and design, the Mech-15's broader color gamuts ensure precise color work, but the IdeaPad falls short, lacking the necessary color range for professional editing. Gamers may find the Mech-15's lower refresh rate less smooth for fast-paced gaming, whereas both laptops, including the IdeaPad, may not offer the optimal gaming experience due to this limitation, despite the Mech-15's better resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.0
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
$150
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $150.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 32 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 | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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."
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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