The ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly and is considerably lighter, making it very portable. However, it offers moderate performance suitable for general use with its lower-powered processor, less RAM, and lower storage capacity. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is at a premium price point with high-performance components including a more powerful processor, more RAM, and larger storage, which makes it excellent for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. Nevertheless, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may affect portability. If you prioritize high-level performance over cost and portability, go for the Mech-15. If you're looking for a cost-effective, lightweight laptop for everyday tasks, the Vivobook 14 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a screen resolution that's standard for its size, offers modest capabilities suited for regular tasks, all wrapped in a lighter and thinner package that's more portable and has slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are essential for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 14 is equipped with the less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suited for such intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its less powerful CPU and graphics, smaller RAM, and lower screen resolution, is considered fair for engineering and design, making it more suited for less demanding tasks and offering greater portability due to its lighter weight. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R stands out as very good for these fields with a high-performing CPU, substantial graphics capability, double the RAM, and a high-resolution screen, but it is less portable and has higher operating noise, which could be a tradeoff for its enhanced performance.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Asus Vivobook 14 generally provides a clear and bright display with adequate resolution for everyday tasks, but it isn't as sharp or vivid as the display on the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. For engineering and design, the Mech-15's screen offers a wider range of colors, which is critical for accuracy in visual projects, while the Vivobook's more limited color range may be less appealing to professionals. In 3D environments, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, but the Mech-15's higher resolution and panel quality still offer a more immersive and detailed experience compared to the Vivobook's display.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook 14 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
$421
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"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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