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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is a premium-priced laptop that offers high performance for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks with its higher-tier graphics card. It has a high refresh rate display, which is great for fast-paced games. However, it's not the most portable option and has a battery life suited for short to mid-duration unplugged use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is more affordable and provides good performance for general use and gaming but may falter with more demanding engineering software. It has a larger screen but a lower resolution and refresh rate compared to the Eluktronics. While it’s heavier, which affects portability, it makes up for that with a numpad on the keyboard and additional available ports. Both have a backlit keyboard, support hardware ray tracing, DLSS, and are suitable for gaming; your choice should align with your priority for either higher performance and display quality or a larger screen and cost savings. 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 portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for general use with its superior CPU, vibrant high-resolution screen, and effective heat management, contributing to reliable performance, though it has shorter battery life and is less portable compared to the larger Lenovo. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen, a suitable CPU for general tasks, and longer battery life, but is heavier, making it less convenient for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU, as well as a higher resolution and brighter screen, features crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a larger screen but lower resolution and less powerful CPU and GPU, which may not perform as well in highly intensive applications. Portability and operating noise might favor the Lenovo, yet its bigger size might be less convenient, and both are outfitted with good keyboards and reasonable speaker quality, which are somewhat important for the overall user experience.
Content Creation
8.4
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Lenovo Legion 5 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
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 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
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior screen quality due to its higher resolution and brightness, making text sharp and content vibrant, which enhances everyday activities like web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its screen excels again with a wider color gamut, ensuring professionals can see accurate colors for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate on the Eluktronics falls short compared to what gamers need for smooth motion, while the Lenovo Legion 5's larger screen size can be less suitable for carrying around but offers good resolution and color for non-gaming tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$1,200
$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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 80 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
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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."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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