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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is a premium-priced laptop with high performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and higher-tier graphics card. It also has a larger storage capacity and a high refresh rate display but has lower battery life and is heavier, which may affect its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is more budget-friendly, and while it has a less powerful graphics card and less storage, it offers a better battery life, a touch screen, and is slightly lighter, making it more portable. This option may be sufficient for general use and moderate engineering or creative tasks, but it may not handle intensive gaming or high-end creation as well as the Eluktronics. Consider the Lenovo if you prefer longer battery life and portability at a lower cost, or choose the Eluktronics if you need top performance for demanding applications and are willing to invest more. 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
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms in gaming and 3D applications largely due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics processor and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, enabling smoother visuals and better frame rates. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still capable, is equipped with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 165Hz, which results in more modest gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R leads in engineering and design use due to its higher-performing CPU and a superior GPU, which are crucial for complex computations and intensive graphics tasks, while its screen quality is excellent, with a high refresh rate beneficial for smooth visuals. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, although still good for engineering tasks, offers a touch-enabled display with higher brightness and a slightly better screen aspect ratio which may benefit design work, but its GPU and CPU are not as powerful, making it less suitable for the most demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a beautiful display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, these laptops excel with wide color gamuts to represent designs as intended. However, for gaming or 3D modeling where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not deliver the most fluid experience compared to others with higher refresh rates, despite their adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Cost
$2,400
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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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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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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