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Updated March 21, 2024·
When deciding between the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, consider that the Eluktronics, while less expensive, offers solid performance suited mostly for gaming with a robust build, but may be heavier and bulkier, affecting portability. The MSI, on the other hand, aims at high-end content creation and professional tasks, with a sleek design and potentially better display, making it more suitable for creative professionals who need superior graphics performance and color accuracy. If longer battery life and a lighter design are important, you might lean towards the MSI despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offer sharp images and bright displays thanks to their high-resolution panels, which enhance everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, professionals will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, their lower refresh rates might disappoint gamers or those using 3D applications, who generally prefer smoother visuals that come with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$2,900
$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 Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers strong CPU performance and ample RAM which ensure smooth operation for everyday tasks, along with a high-quality screen for clear visuals, while its portability and battery life allow for easy mobility without frequent charging. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, while also featuring a robust CPU and plenty of RAM, balances a premium screen with a more substantial form factor and less emphasis on battery life, making it less portable but exceptional for demanding applications and multimedia use.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers strong gaming performance due to its high-quality GPU and fast screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals during gameplay. However, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio surpasses it with an even more powerful GPU and comparable refresh rate, which not only provides exceptional gaming experiences but also better handles demanding 3D tasks, although with a somewhat higher price point.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, provides smooth performance for engineering software and has a quality screen for viewing detailed designs, but it's less portable and might have louder operating noise. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, while typically more expensive, has top-tier components for demanding tasks, and better portability, but its keyboard and speakers may not match the overall build quality.
Content Creation
8.4
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have very good build quality, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 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 Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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."
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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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