The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is often slightly less expensive and offers a higher refresh rate display which is excellent for fast-paced gaming. However, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while usually a bit more expensive, provides a higher resolution screen which can be beneficial for tasks that require a lot of screen real estate, such as 3D modelling or software development. Both laptops feature a 15.6-inch display, solid-state storage, and comparable memory and processing capabilities, making them suitable for general use, gaming, and engineering tasks. The ASUS model tends to have a higher performance in GPU-intensive tasks, while the Eluktronics laptop offers slightly better battery life and portability. If your preference leans towards vibrant screen colors and higher screen resolution, the Eluktronics might be your choice. If you prioritize a slightly lower price and a screen that performs better for fast action games, the ASUS might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R surpasses the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 in general use largely due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, contributing to better visual experiences, and a marginally longer battery life ensuring slightly more usage time between charges. While both laptops offer similar high-end CPUs and adequate RAM for smooth performance, the Mech-15 G3R edges out with better portability given its lighter weight and slightly smaller dimensions, making it easier to carry around.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a display with a resolution and brightness that make it suitable for general use and engineering tasks which demand accurate colors, but its lower refresh rate isn’t ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a screen with similar resolution and brightness, providing a crisp and vibrant viewing experience for both general use and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D purposes where a high refresh rate is crucial for smoother visuals and better performance.
Cost
$2,000
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a higher screen refresh rate for smoother gameplay visuals, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R features a higher resolution screen, resulting in sharper images, which is beneficial for both gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops come equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, delivering robust performance for gaming and rendering, but the ASUS's CPU is slightly more powerful, which may offer an edge in demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with a high-end Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers strong performance for engineering and design tasks, complemented by a high refresh rate screen that is less sharp, but still with good color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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