The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is often significantly less expensive and offers versatility with its touchscreen and 2-in-1 form factor, making it a good option for general use and those on a budget. It has a higher battery capacity but lower performance when it comes to 3D and machine learning compared to the pricier Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. The Mech-15, which has a more powerful GPU, excels in 3D rendering and engineering tasks, and it has a better-quality keyboard, making it suitable for intensive gaming and performance-demanding applications. Choose the ASUS for a balance of cost, versatility, and decent performance, or the Eluktronics for top-notch performance and gaming capabilities at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16's Nvidia RTX 3060 and lower refresh rate are still good for such tasks, but not as top-tier as the Mech-15 G3R's offerings.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both ASUS and Eluktronics laptops have high-resolution displays and bright panels, ensuring sharp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. The screens on both models cover wide color gamuts, making them suitable for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy for things like digital art and CAD is critical. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and a more immersive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16's solid screen quality, larger battery, and 2-in-1 versatility make it suitable for general use, while its portability and battery life are adequate. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its high-quality keyboard, superior heat management, and slightly longer battery life, offers a more focused user experience for general tasks despite being slightly less portable.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Nvidia RTX 3060, offers a convertible 2-in-1 design and a touchscreen, making it versatile for engineering and design, yet its lower GPU power compared to Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which comes with an Intel i7-12700H and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, might be less ideal for very graphics-intensive tasks despite its innovative water cooling for better heat management.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7/10
8.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
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 ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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.
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