For better performance in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, is a more suitable choice. However, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is less expensive and offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with excellent color accuracy which could be advantageous for creative work that benefits from vibrant color fidelity. The Mech-15 G3R has a slightly bigger and faster display but is heavier and less portable than the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo. Battery life is similar in both, with moderate usability on a single charge. The ZenBook's keyboard lacks a numeric pad but has a white backlight, while the Mech-15 G3R offers an RGB backlit keyboard with a number pad. The latter is also built with a gaming aesthetic and hardware ray tracing capabilities, appealing to gaming enthusiasts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240 make it superior for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, which has an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and a lower refresh rate of 120. While both laptops have quality screens and powerful CPUs, the GPU and refresh rate are more crucial for these specific activities, leading to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R being rated higher for gaming and 3D.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offer high-resolution displays and great brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design. Their color accuracy, covering a wide range of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, appeals to professionals in design needing precise color representation. However, for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide the smooth visuals preferred by gamers, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R 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
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R are both very good for software development.
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
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"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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