If you are budget-conscious and looking for a laptop that offers solid performance for general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is a more wallet-friendly option and provides good value. However, the Eluktronics laptop is also heavier and might not be as portable as the ASUS Vivobook 16X, which is lighter and thinner. Keep in mind that while the ASUS model may have enough capability for most tasks, the Eluktronics laptop is designed to handle more demanding workloads and will excel in areas such as 3D rendering or machine learning. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
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 for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X provides a balance for general use with a respectable processor and graphics unit, a high-quality screen, and light weight for portability, but with slightly less focus on robust speaker and keyboard quality compared to its competitor. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers top-notch keyboard quality, better screen resolution, and leading heat management due to its water-cooling feature, prioritizing high performance and comfort, but it is a bit heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Vivobook 16X.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with its RTX 4060 GPU and 120Hz screen refresh rate, provides a solid gaming and 3D rendering experience; however, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a superior experience due to a more powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate which are very important for gaming performance, alongside a sharper screen quality due to its higher resolution display.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.4/10
8.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a high-resolution display with solid brightness, making it suitable for general tasks like browsing and document work, and its accurate color gamut supports engineering and design software needs. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R excels in screen clarity and color reproduction for both everyday tasks and professional design work due to its superior panel. However, both laptops fall short for 3D gaming enthusiasts because they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth gameplay.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM, high-performing Nvidia RTX GPU, and quality 16-inch IPS screen. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also serves engineering and design needs with a strong CPU, substantial RAM, an advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher resolution 15.6-inch IPS screen; however, it is less portable and has a higher operating noise, which could be a compromise for some users.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 Vivobook 16X and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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