The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a balance of mobility and moderate performance at a lower price, ideal for general use and light engineering tasks, with good battery life and portability. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is more expensive but provides high performance suitable for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, though it is heavier and has lower battery life. The Zenbook's OLED screen is excellent for general use and vivid colors, while the Mech-15's higher refresh rate IPS screen is better for fast-paced gaming and engineering visuals. Choose the Zenbook for portability and cost savings, or the Mech-15 for superior performance in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent 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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers superior performance with more RAM and a higher-end CPU, making it very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13, with less RAM and a lower-tier CPU, is suitable for less demanding tasks, qualifying as good for general use. Additionally, the Mech-15's advanced cooling and larger battery confer longevity and stability, whereas the Zenbook 13's OLED screen and lighter weight make it more favorable for users who prioritize screen quality and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a superior gaming and 3D experience, thanks in part to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high-refresh-rate display at 240Hz, compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13's more modest integrated graphics AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 and a standard 60Hz screen. The Mech-15 G3R's capabilities better support graphic-intensive tasks and smoother visuals essential for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.7/10
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega GPU, offers fair engineering and design performance in a very portable form with good screen quality, but it falls short in RAM and storage capacity compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which boasts a high-performance Intel CPU and superior Nvidia GPU, ample RAM and double the storage, making it very good for demanding tasks despite being less portable and having a less vibrant but higher resolution screen.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
8.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13's panel type, high resolution, and brightness make it a great fit, offering clear visuals and good detail. Engineers and designers will appreciate its wide color gamut, which ensures accurate color reproduction for tasks like CAD or photo editing. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for 3D applications or gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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