The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is less expensive and offers an OLED screen which is great for vibrant colors and contrast - ideal if you prioritize display quality for entertainment or creative work, but it has lower performance for 3D tasks and gaming compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. The Eluktronics model is more expensive but has a higher performance graphics card and processor suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a high refresh rate display which is better for fast-paced gaming. However, it's heavier, which affects portability. Both have the same amount of storage and RAM, making them good for general use and engineering tasks. If you're looking for a more portable laptop with a high-quality screen for general use, the ASUS could be the better choice, whereas if you need higher performance for intensive tasks and gaming, the Eluktronics might be preferable, despite its higher price and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its decent GPU and a satisfactory screen refresh rate is designed well enough to handle gaming and 3D applications, but for more demanding tasks, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, boasting a superior GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, would offer a more fluid experience, making it very good for gaming and 3D purposes. While both have capable CPUs and high-quality displays, the difference in GPU performance and refresh rates will be quite noticeable during intensive gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its high-resolution OLED screen and capable integrated graphics is well-suited for design and engineering tasks, but its performance may lag behind the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R which boasts a robust dedicated Nvidia GPU for more graphics-intensive workloads.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel with high resolution and brightness, making its display vibrant and clear for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from accurate colors. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also offers a quality display for general use and color-sensitive work with its high resolution, but it too falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the high standards required for those fields.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its OLED panel, offers better screen quality for general use, while being lighter and slightly more portable than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which on the other hand, has superior heat management and a better processor for more demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
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 Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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