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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers superior portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it more suitable for frequent travelers or those needing a more compact laptop. Despite its smaller form factor, it provides competitive performance suitable for general use, engineering tasks, and has features tailored for gaming, such as a touchscreen and high refresh rate. However, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R delivers more powerful performance for tasks like 3D rendering or intensive gaming thanks to a higher tier graphics card. It also features a larger screen size, but it's heavier and less convenient to carry around, thus less portable. So, if you prioritize mobility and general-purpose use with occasional gaming, the ASUS might be better, while the Eluktronics is preferable for stationary use with a focus on performance-intensive tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.7
6.2/10
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
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with an RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, offers solid gaming and 3D performance in a compact and portable size. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R steps up with a more powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing enhanced gaming and 3D experiences at the expense of greater weight and bulk.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R likely have high resolution and brightness, with panel types that offer clear and vibrant visuals, making them ideal for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design, these laptops probably feature wide color gamuts, ensuring color accuracy and consistency which is paramount for professional graphic work and precision tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptops may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for fast-paced visuals and smoother gameplay, despite them having moderate resolution and panel quality which partially compensates for the experience.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
$1,860
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,860 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is highly portable with detachable keyboard making it a versatile laptop-tablet hybrid with a robust CPU and quality screen, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, equipped with a powerful CPU and high-quality display, offers superior keyboard and heat management with its water cooling feature, but it's heavier and less portable. Both laptops provide substantial RAM and storage, but the ASUS prioritizes portability and tablet functionality, and the Eluktronics focuses on performance with better gaming capabilities, although with reduced battery life due to its higher-powered components.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.5/10
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 Z13 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
8.0
8.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,860 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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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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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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