If budget is a primary concern and everyday tasks like document editing, web browsing, or streaming videos are your main activities, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is an economical choice with adequate performance. It is also lighter and offers a higher portability score, making it easier to carry around. However, for higher performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, though more expensive, provides a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a higher-quality display with a faster refresh rate. It also has a better-built chassis, more sophisticated heat management, and is equipped with features like a backlit RGB keyboard, which is lacking in the ASUS model. The tradeoff here is less portability due to the Eluktronics laptop's higher weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 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 overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
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
6.0/10
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 Go 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R provides a very good general-use experience thanks to its higher RAM, more powerful Intel i7 processor, superior Nvidia GPU, and a high-resolution display, but with a relatively lower battery life and heavier build, it's less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers fair general use with sufficient RAM and an AMD Ryzen CPU catering to basic tasks, along with better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, although its screen quality and performance are not as advanced as the Mech-15 G3R.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it poorly suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing a much better experience for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its less powerful Ryzen 3 CPU, AMD 610M GPU, and limited RAM is not well-suited for demanding engineering tasks that require robust computing performance and high-quality graphics, which the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R efficiently handles with its higher-end Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and double the RAM.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.4/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.4/10
8.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.2/10
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers adequate resolution and brightness, but due to its panel type, it may not provide the most vivid colors or viewing angles, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R delivers sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, the Mech-15 G3R shines with its wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color representation, which is less pronounced in the Vivobook. However, both the Vivobook and the Mech-15 G3R fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as neither has a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.5/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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