If you require top-tier performance, especially for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, and you can budget for a higher price, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R could serve you well due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. However, this comes with less portability owing to its shorter battery life and slightly higher weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is less expensive and offers a better balance between performance and battery life, making it suitable for general use and entertainment. This laptop has a unique screen aspect ratio that could benefit productivity tasks but may have limitations for intensive gaming or professional-grade engineering work. 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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a robust CPU, more RAM, higher resolution and brighter screen, which along with its excellent keyboard and superior heat management, makes it very good for general use despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 also has ample RAM and a quality CPU, but lower screen resolution and brightness, and while it is slightly heavier and has an inferior battery life, its fair portability still qualifies it as good for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240, providing smoother visuals and better performance for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, powerful GPU, and quality screen with higher resolution and color coverage, which is crucial for detailed design work. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 16 suits engineering with its efficient AMD CPU and capable GPU, but it offers a lower screen resolution and color accuracy, potentially affecting precision in design tasks, although the 16:10 screen aspect ratio provides more vertical workspace, which can be beneficial for coding and design applications.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 LOQ 16 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
8.1/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
8.4/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a high resolution and luminosity that makes it stand out, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 provides a slightly less vibrant but still satisfactory experience. For engineering and design work where color precision is key, the Mech-15 G3R comes with a wider color gamut, essential for accurate color work, though the LOQ 16 also offers good color coverage but falls short of the Mech-15 G3R's range. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes critical for smooth visuals, and here, both laptops may not deliver the optimal experience due to lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid motion during high-paced action.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$740
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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