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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R typically comes at a premium price and is somewhat more expensive than the MSI Vector GP76. It is better suited for portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen, and it also has higher battery capacity which could lead to longer battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, with its larger screen and more RAM, excels in tasks that demand more memory, such as engineering and 3D/machine learning. However, it is heavier, which makes it less convenient to carry around, and it has a lower battery capacity, which can result in shorter battery life. Both laptops feature powerful processors and GPUs, making them capable of handling intensive tasks like gaming. If price and portability are more important to you, you may lean towards the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, whereas if you require a larger screen and more RAM for memory-intensive tasks, the MSI Vector GP76 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's display offers high resolution and brightness, making it crisp and clear for everyday tasks, with color accuracy that suits professionals in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. On the flip side, the MSI Vector GP76 provides a competent visual experience for both daily use and technical work with a good balance of resolution and color fidelity, but, like the Eluktronics, the refresh rate isn't high enough to satisfy the demands of high-speed gaming and smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$1,760
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a balance of portability and performance, featuring a high-quality screen, long battery life, and a lightweight design, providing a seamless experience for general use; however, its speaker quality and heat management are not as great as the MSI Vector GP76, which compensates with superior memory, sound, and cooling system, ideal for power users who prioritize these features despite its heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is tailored for immersive gaming and detailed 3D work with its high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful GPU capable of advanced gaming graphics, while the MSI Vector GP76 also delivers exceptional performance for gaming and 3D applications, offering an even higher screen refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals, paired with the same high-end GPU. Both laptops have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, but the Eluktronics provides a higher resolution for sharper images, whereas the MSI shines with smoother motion handling thanks to its superior refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Vector GP76 are both well-suited for engineering and design use due to their powerful Intel i7-12700H CPUs, ample RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs that can handle demanding software used in these fields; with the Mech-15 G3R offering a higher-resolution screen that can benefit detailed work, and the Vector GP76 providing a larger display for easier multi-tasking and viewing. However, the Mech-15 G3R has a better portability rating and keyboard quality, while the Vector GP76 has advantages in build and heat management quality, but it is less portable due to being heavier and larger, which could be important depending on how much you need to travel with your laptop.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Vector GP76 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
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
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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."
MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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