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Updated June 22, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is a powerhouse for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and Intel i7-12700H processor. Its 240Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution on a 15.6-inch IPS display make it excellent for fast-motion content, though it's not a touchscreen. It's built for performance over portability, with a robust design and water cooling for heat management. It's also well-equipped for general use and engineering tasks, with ample RAM and storage, and a high-quality keyboard with a number pad. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers a more versatile and portable experience with its 16-inch Mini LED touchscreen display that boasts a higher resolution of 3200 x 2000 and superior color accuracy, making it ideal for professionals who need a vibrant and precise screen for tasks like photo editing. Its battery life is longer, and the laptop is lighter and thinner, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. The RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor provide solid performance for general use and light gaming, but it may not match the Eluktronics for more demanding tasks. The Yoga Pro 9i also features a premium build quality and an excellent webcam, with a focus on user-centric features like facial recognition for security. Ultimately, if your priority is top-tier performance for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, and you don't mind a bulkier, less portable design, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is the way to go. However, if you value portability, battery life, a superior display for general use and creative work, and a more sleek and versatile device, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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
$1,450
$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 Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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 Yoga Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 4.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.28" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 84 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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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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