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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or require high performance for tasks like video editing, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, despite its higher cost, offers superior graphics and processing capabilities, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers better portability and is more budget-friendly, suitable for everyday tasks, business applications, and lighter creative work, but it won't match the Eluktronics in power-intensive scenarios or gaming performance, and may have shorter battery life during demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for the high frame rates and detailed graphics required in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still capable, has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, which makes it adequate for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks but may not provide as smooth or visually impressive an experience.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU, excels in engineering tasks and design applications, offering high performance and excellent screen quality for detailed work. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is more portable and has good keyboard and speaker quality, it trades off some performance compared to the Mech-15, which may matter for more demanding engineering software.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a vibrant, high-resolution, and bright display, providing clear visuals for tasks like web browsing and video streaming, whereas the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with slightly lower brightness and resolution, still delivers good quality for everyday activities. The Mech-15 G3R stands out in engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures accurate color representation for professional photo editing and graphic design, whereas the Prestige 14, despite a good display, falls short in color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Mech-15 G3R's lower refresh rate fails to deliver the smooth visual experience that gamers seek, making neither laptop ideal for fast-paced gaming or intensive 3D-rendering tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$1,300
$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 Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high-performing CPU and ample RAM, tackles demanding tasks swiftly, and its high-quality screen makes for an excellent visual experience, but it's heavier and might have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which offers great CPU performance and sufficient RAM in a compact form factor with longer battery life, although its smaller screen may not be as immersive. Both laptops have good storage, comfortable keyboards, decent speakers, and manage operating noise and heat efficiently, balancing performance with user experience.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.4
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 7.46" | |
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 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
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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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