If you prioritize top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro with its more powerful processor and graphics card excels, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which is more portable but less powerful. If affordability is key, the Legion 7i Pro tends to be less expensive, yet it still offers a larger screen and superior speakers. The Mech-15 G3R offers a higher portability score and generally a slightly longer battery life, making it suitable for those who carry their laptops often. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
9.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i surpasses the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which greatly enhance performance for demanding tasks, alongside a better GPU that provides smoother graphics processing capabilities. While both laptops have high-quality IPS screens, the Legion Pro 7i offers higher brightness and slightly higher resolution, which contributes to clearer and more vibrant visuals, important for detailed engineering work.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, crisp text and vivid images are essential, which the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i provide with their high-resolution and bright displays. Engineers and designers require accurate colors for their projects, and both laptops deliver with wide color gamuts, ensuring that designs are viewed as intended. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these machines mean less fluid motion and a less immersive experience, despite their capable resolutions and panel types.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$2,000
$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 Pro 7i costs $2,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro both offer high-quality CPUs and sufficient RAM for general use tasks, with the Lenovo having a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which can handle more intensive multitasking. While both have high-resolution IPS screens, the Lenovo has a slightly higher screen resolution and significantly better brightness, contributing to better screen quality; however, the Eluktronics has a slight edge in portability due to its lower weight and longer reported battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very 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.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for software development.
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.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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