The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 typically costs less and has a strong combination of AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU suitable for gaming, with a better battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable. However, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while usually more expensive, boasts a more powerful CPU and upgraded GPU, leading to a notable increase in gaming and engineering performance. It also features a keyboard with a numeric pad and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, although this contributes to its shorter battery life and slightly heavier weight. If portability and battery life are essential, consider the ASUS, but if you prioritize raw performance and can manage with less battery life, the Mech-15 G3R may be the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a 165Hz refresh rate, is good for gaming and 3D tasks, providing smooth visuals and strong graphics performance. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher 240Hz refresh rate make it even better suited for high-frame-rate gaming and more demanding 3D applications, delivering more fluid motion and slightly more graphical processing power.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU excels in screen color coverage, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also with an Nvidia RTX GPU but with an Intel CPU, offers a high screen refresh rate and slightly better screen brightness, which can be beneficial for detailed engineering work and a smoother visual experience.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, consider that a bright, high-resolution display with good color representation offered by both laptops can make text sharp and colors vibrant, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, accurate color reproduction is critical, and both laptops emphasize good coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is key for professional photo editing and detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and while both may deliver good color and resolution, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops mean they won't be as fluid during fast-paced action.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts strong performance for general use due to its high-quality CPU, generous RAM, and superior screen quality, while also being lightweight for portability and having a long battery life. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R matches in powerful performance and screen quality, but excels in heat management with its unique water cooling system, although it is slightly heavier which affects its portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"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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