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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end gaming or 3D modeling, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R can be a great choice given its powerful graphics capabilities, but it is less portable and more expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. The ThinkPad P16, on the other hand, is more suited for professionals looking for a high-resolution display for engineering tasks and extended battery life, and it comes at a lower price, but it's heavier and not as well-equipped for intensive gaming or 3D tasks. Both have robust build quality and ample storage, but the ThinkPad P16 offers a significantly better keyboard and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offer displays with the resolution and brightness that make text, images, and videos clear and vivid, which enhances the overall user experience. Regarding engineering and design, their screens cover a wider color spectrum, crucial for professionals who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced games and animations that rely on quick screen updates.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$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 ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use due to its high refresh rate display and excellent keyboard quality, combined with top-notch heat management ensured by water cooling, but its portability is compromised by its shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, though heavier and less portable, offers a higher resolution screen with superior color accuracy and a longer battery life, making it good for general use with a tilt towards tasks that benefit from detailed visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for its powerful GPU and high refresh screen, suitable for both engineering simulations and design work that benefits from smooth visuals, albeit with less screen resolution compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which offers a higher-resolution display for detailed design tasks, and a processor tailored for professional engineering applications, though with a less gaming-oriented GPU. The ThinkPad is heavier and might be less desirable for those prioritizing portability, and while both have quality keyboards, the ThinkPad's better speaker and build quality might appeal for presentations and long-term durability.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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