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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is more expensive and offers strong performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its powerful GPU and CPU, but it's heavier, making it less portable. Conversely, the Razer Book 13 is less expensive and highly portable with a better battery life, suitable for general use and business tasks; however, it's less capable for intensive engineering work or gaming because it lacks a dedicated GPU. The Mech-15 G3R also has a higher refresh rate and resolution screen suitable for fast-paced games, while the Razer Book 13's touchscreen with a different aspect ratio is more geared towards productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM for snappy general use, complemented by a high-quality screen and reasonable battery life, but its larger size and weight make it less portable than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, offers great portability with its light weight and strong battery life, a sharp display, and sufficient CPU performance for everyday tasks, while being a more compact option with a smaller screen.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R outperforms the Razer Book 13 in gaming and 3D applications mainly because it has a substantially more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate. While the Razer Book 13 offers a decent Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and a more modest screen refresh rate, it doesn't match the Eluktronics’ dedicated gaming hardware, which is crucial for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, ample storage and memory, a high-quality IPS screen with a high resolution and refresh rate, albeit with less portability and operating noise. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is good for such tasks with a capable CPU, integrated graphics, and a sharp IPS touchscreen in a more portable form factor, but its performance is not as robust for the most demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, alongside a panel type that renders sharp images and vivid colors which are essential for precise design work, as it covers a wide range of the color spectrum. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops makes fast-paced gaming visual experiences less smooth, affecting the quality for gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Book 13, while offering a good resolution and bright display for general tasks and sufficient color range for engineering, also falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate not tailored for the high-speed imagery required by modern games.
Battery
6.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.03" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 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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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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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