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Updated January 10, 2024·
Selecting between the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, consider that the ASUS is more affordable and has a larger screen, but is heavier and slightly less portable. It's well-suited for gaming and general use with good performance. The Eluktronics is pricier with a smaller but higher resolution display, better portability, and excels in engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and general high-performance activities. It offers a better screen for color accuracy and motion, which could be advantageous for creative tasks. Ultimately, choose the ASUS for a budget-friendly, larger screen gaming experience, or the Eluktronics for top-tier performance and portability in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen may not be as bright or sharp as some users might like, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a higher resolution and brightness level, making text and images clearer and easier on the eyes. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R again stands out with its superior color accuracy and wider color gamut, which ensures that designers see more accurate colors; however, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 might not reproduce colors as faithfully. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced action appear less smooth, a drawback for users looking for the most fluid visual experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its larger screen and excellent heat management, offers a comfortable and sustained performance for diverse tasks, and its substantial battery life ensures longer usability away from power sources. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R provides superior screen resolution and keyboard quality in a lighter package, making it highly suitable for quality-focused work on the go, but it sacrifices some battery longevity.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 features a high-performance AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, major benefits for engineering and design tasks, complemented by a large 17.3-inch screen, although its lower screen resolution may not be ideal for detail-oriented design work. Conversely, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R includes a potent Intel CPU and a slightly less powerful Nvidia GPU than the ASUS, but it offers a higher resolution display for sharper images and better portability making it more suitable for on-the-go work.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
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 TUF Gaming A17 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
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
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 TUF Gaming A17 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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."
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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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