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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, being more expensive, is geared towards high performance with top-tier graphics and processor, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Its build might also incorporate advanced cooling technology. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option that offers moderate performance and is sufficient for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It's lighter and likely has a longer battery life, making it more portable. However, it may fall short on tasks requiring heavy computation and won't be as future-proof as the Eluktronics laptop. 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 overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a high-end CPU and superior screen quality, making it very good for demanding tasks and enhancing visuals, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, impacting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 has a mid-range CPU and lower-quality screen but offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it good for general use on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.1
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in gaming and 3D because it features a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which are crucial for fast-paced games and rendering 3D graphics. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers a more budget-friendly, modest performance suited for less demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
6.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality IPS screen with better color coverage and resolution, which is ideal for precision work. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 has a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, less suitable for intensive tasks, and a lower quality TN display with less color accuracy and lower resolution, making it less optimal for detailed engineering and design use.
Content Creation
8.4
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
High-quality screens like that of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boast crisp resolution and brightness, enhancing the experience for general use and detailed tasks in engineering and design, complemented by expansive color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation. Conversely, the Lenovo V15's screen falls short on these aspects, making it less ideal for any use that relies heavily on visual detail or color accuracy. The Eluktronics laptop, despite its overall superior screen, may not be the best for gaming or 3D work due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$579
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a price of $2,400 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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