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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a great display with exceptional color accuracy and an OLED panel, making it excellent for creative work that requires precise colors. It is slightly less expensive than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and has a larger screen size, but carries more weight, making it less portable. The Mech-15, on the other hand, excels in performance with a more powerful graphics card, making it better for intensive gaming and 3D tasks. However, it has a lower color range than the ASUS, which might be a downside for precise graphic design or video editing. Both have solid build quality and good keyboards; if portability and display are your key concerns, the ASUS may be the better option, but if you prioritize performance, especially for gaming, and don't mind a slightly higher price, the Mech-15 may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.7
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which provides smoother gameplay and better handling of fast-moving visuals. In comparison, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and 3D, it has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which means it won't deliver the same level of performance in graphic-intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offer high resolution and brightness, providing sharp, vivid visuals that enhance everyday tasks such as browsing or watching videos. For engineering and design work, accurate color reproduction is crucial; both laptops boast wide color gamuts ensuring that professionals like graphic designers see true-to-life colors for precise work. However, for 3D and gaming, the importance shifts to how fluidly motion is rendered, and here both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which may result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced action or rendering tasks.
Cost
$1,300
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a premium OLED screen with high resolution and, despite its size and screen, it maintains a balance between portability and battery life, making it a versatile option for general use. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while lighter, compromises on screen quality and battery life but includes features like water cooling and a high refresh rate screen, catering well to users who prioritize gaming or intensive task handling in their general use.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.5
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 16X and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
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Aaron Ritchie | September 2022
"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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