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Updated January 10, 2024·
If prioritizing a larger display, stronger cooling, and higher refresh rates for a smoother visual experience, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is suitable; however, it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 offers a more compact design with higher portability and longer battery life but with a smaller screen and slightly less focus on thermal management. Both have similar high-end CPUs and GPUs, making either effective for gaming, 3D modeling, and intensive tasks, but the Razer Blade may be a better choice for those seeking a balance between performance and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is excellent for gaming and 3D applications primarily because of its robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which ensures smoother frame transitions in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while also equipped with the same powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers a slightly lower screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which still provides a very good gaming and 3D experience but may not be as fluid as the Mech-15 G3R.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
Both the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Razer Blade 14 feature high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that offer sharpness and clarity ideal for general use tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming. These laptops boast wide color gamuts, which are crucial for professionals in engineering and design, as it ensures precise color representation for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and slower response times compared to models with higher refresh rates tailored for such demands.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has 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.
Cost
$2,400
$1,900
$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 Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R delivers solid performance with a capable CPU and ample RAM, and it benefits from exceptional heat management and a high-quality keyboard, but it's heavier and offers a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 provides similar CPU performance and memory with a more portable design, longer battery life, and a superior screen, albeit at the cost of potentially louder operating noise and slightly lesser heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Razer Blade 14 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM for multitasking and complex operations, and high-quality GPUs for demanding graphics work. However, the Mech-15 G3R, with its larger screen and higher refresh rate, excels in visual clarity for detailed work, while the Razer Blade 14 offers better portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
8.4
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 | 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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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