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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a balance between performance and portability at a somewhat lower price point than the Razer Blade 18. It is lighter, making it more portable, and has a higher portability score, but has a lower battery life. The Mech-15 is well-suited for gaming, with high-quality colors on its screen and strong performance for 3D tasks, engineering, and general use. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, has a more powerful main processor and graphics unit, more RAM, and a bigger screen with a taller aspect ratio that could benefit productivity and entertainment uses. It has superior build quality, a better webcam and speakers, and performs exceptionally well for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it is heavier, which detracts from its portability, and it has a shorter battery life, meaning you may need to plug it in more frequently. If you prioritize performance for demanding tasks and don’t mind a bigger, heavier machine with more frequent charging needs, the Razer Blade 18 is the better option. If you prefer something more portable and affordable that still delivers good performance for gaming and productivity, consider the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a robust Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU combination, which can handle engineering tasks well, allied with a high-quality screen, but it comes with half the RAM of the Razer Blade 18, which could be a limiting factor for very complex projects. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight, boasts a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, and a higher-resolution screen, making it better suited for the most demanding engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both laptops have panels with high resolution and brightness levels, which ensures crisp text, vibrant colors, and comfortable visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, their screens are capable of displaying a wide range of colors accurately, essential for tasks that demand precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in fast-paced games and simulations.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R combines a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and an excellent quality screen with a relatively lightweight design and decent battery life, making it versatile for general use. In contrast, while the Razer Blade 18 offers even better screen quality, more RAM, and an advanced CPU for demanding tasks, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may reduce its portability for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Cost
$2,400
$2,400
$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 18 costs $2,400.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 91.7 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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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