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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers higher performance with better graphics, more storage and RAM, and a higher-resolution, faster-refreshing display, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It is also a bit heavier and thicker compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, which might affect portability. The MSI Cyborg 15, however, has a longer battery life and is lighter, making it more convenient for on-the-go use. It's more budget-friendly but comes with less power, which may impact performance in demanding applications. Both have IPS displays and similar screen sizes but the Cyborg 15 falls short on storage, RAM, and display quality. Consider the balance between cost, portability, and computing needs when choosing between them. 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 MSI Cyborg 15
- The MSI Cyborg 15 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
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a more robust CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen with greater resolution and color coverage, key contributors to its strong general use performance; its larger battery adds durability but also extra weight, impacting portability. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, while also suitable for general tasks, has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen but gains an edge with a lighter build for better portability and marginally longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a faster 240Hz screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. Whereas the MSI Cyborg 15 offers good performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a sufficient 144Hz refresh rate making it capable for gaming, but with less graphical power and motion fluidity compared to the Mech-15 G3R.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, which are ideal for computational and graphics-intensive applications, complimented by a high-resolution screen that provides greater detail and color accuracy. In comparison, the MSI Cyborg 15, while still suitable for engineering and design, comes with less RAM and a less powerful GPU, which may slow down more demanding tasks, and its lower resolution screen may not be as sharp for detailed work, but it is lighter and hence more portable.
Content Creation
8.4
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R features a display that excels in resolution and panel quality, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for general use and detailed engineering work, with its high color accuracy catering to professional design needs. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming, where faster screen updates can provide a more fluid experience. The MSI Cyborg 15, with decent resolution and adequate brightness, offers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks and engineering applications but falls short in both color range for precision work and refresh rate for smooth 3D gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
$1,100
$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 Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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