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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers better performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to a superior graphics card and processor, making it well-suited for users who need a powerful machine and do not mind a heavier and less portable device with shorter battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is significantly lighter and offers longer battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize portability and battery over intensive tasks. The LG Gram also has a larger screen and more memory, which may be advantageous for multitasking and productivity-focused users who need to work on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fluid motion and detailed graphics. In contrast, the LG Gram 17, while still suitable for gaming and 3D applications, has an integrated Intel graphics solution and a more standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for those who prioritize high frame rates and graphical fidelity.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is highly regarded for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen with a high refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding applications and visuals, but it is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the LG Gram 17, while also equipped with a competent CPU and plenty of RAM, prioritizes portability with its lighter frame and larger screen, albeit with a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which may impact performance in highly graphical tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and wide color gamuts, offering crisp visuals and accurate color reproduction vital for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion. In contrast, the LG Gram 17's good screen quality stems from its balance of resolution and brightness, appropriate for general activities and engineering tasks, yet it also falls short in gaming and 3D performance because of its inadequate refresh rate.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
17.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$2,100
$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 LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a high-refresh-rate screen, a powerful CPU, and a dedicated GPU which is suitable for demanding tasks, but with a heavier weight and less battery life it is less portable than the LG Gram 17. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, features a larger screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, a generous amount of RAM, and a significantly longer battery life for extended use on-the-go, though it lacks a dedicated GPU, making it less suited for graphically intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R 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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 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 LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 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."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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