The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for everyday tasks; it's compact and easy to carry, making it a good choice for general use and mobility. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while more expensive, excels in power-intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software, thanks to its high-end components. The tradeoff is that it's heavier and may have shorter battery life, so it's less convenient for frequent travel. Consider your primary needs: if it's general usage and portability, the Zenbook 14 is suitable; for demanding applications, the Mech-15 G3R is a stronger performer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a balance between performance and portability with a lighter design and decent battery life for on-the-go use, but its lower RAM and less powerful CPU limit its multitasking and intensive applications capabilities. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R provides superior performance due to a more powerful CPU, increased RAM, and dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, yet this also results in a heavier build and shorter battery life, impacting its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R delivers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14, primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a higher refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics, designed for more general use, and has a lower refresh rate screen, making it less suitable for intensive gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
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 14 is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a stronger CPU and GPU, and more RAM compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design workflows. However, the Zenbook's lighter weight and OLED screen contribute to better portability and screen quality, which are important for users who value mobility and vibrant visuals.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
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 14 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
7.2/10
8.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R have panels with high resolution and brightness, which contribute to their very good screen quality for general use and tasks requiring sharp and vibrant displays, like engineering and design. They likely cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for professional design work. However, their poor screen quality for gaming and 3D arises from lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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