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For better gaming and engineering performance, higher-quality display, and a more robust build, you may prefer the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, but it comes at a higher cost, has a shorter battery life, and is slightly less portable than the Lenovo. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more affordable, has a longer battery life, and is a bit easier to carry around, making it suitable for general use and moderate gaming, but it has less powerful hardware which may limit performance in demanding applications. The choice between the two will depend on your willingness to invest more for higher performance and a better display versus saving money and gaining portability and battery life. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.4
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
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the RTX 2050 GPU and 120 Hz screen refresh rate on the IdeaPad Gaming 3, which translates to smoother visuals and better handling of complex graphics. While both laptops offer good CPUs and IPS display panels, the Mech-15 G3R's higher resolution contributes to better screen quality, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior computing power for engineering and design tasks, with a higher-end Intel CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a higher resolution and quality display, which justifies its status as very good for these uses.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R likely has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and a panel type that offers great viewing angles and color reproduction, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers satisfactory attributes in these areas but does not outshine the Eluktronics. In engineering and design tasks, the Eluktronics probably has a wider color gamut, covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB more effectively, which is crucial for precision in color-critical work, whereas the Lenovo has a competent display but with less extensive color coverage. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate of the Eluktronics makes it less suited for fast-paced visuals, whereas despite the Lenovo having only good screen quality, it might offer a better refresh rate which is more important for a smoother gaming experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
$549
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
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 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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