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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you need high-end performance for gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind spending more, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R could be suitable, but it's less portable and might have shorter battery life. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, which is ideal for general use and less demanding creative work; however, it won't handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the Eluktronics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- The MSI Creator M14 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a strong GPU and a high screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and gameplay. Whereas the MSI Creator M14, while also having a competent GPU and solid screen quality, offers slightly less performance in this area yet still provides a good balance for creative tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in screen resolution, panel type, and brightness, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that require precise color representation due to its expansive color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate reduces its appeal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14, while still providing a good display for everyday activities and detail-oriented engineering design, doesn't match the Mech-15 in color accuracy or brightness, and similarly falls short for gaming due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$1,500
$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 MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a strong CPU and ample RAM, providing smooth performance for a variety of tasks, and its screen quality delivers vivid visuals, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to some alternatives. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, balances performance with better portability and longer battery life, making it an appealing option for those who prioritize ease of carrying and not being tethered to a power outlet, albeit with a more moderate screen size.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Creator M14 are equipped with high-end CPUs, ample RAM, and dedicated GPUs, making them powerful for engineering applications, while their high-quality screens enhance visual work in design. However, the MSI Creator M14 offers better portability due to its smaller size, and while both have quality keyboards, the Eluktronics might be louder under heavy load but compensates with possibly superior speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Creator M14 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
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator M14 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Creator M14 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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Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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