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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is less expensive with a longer battery life, making it suitable if you prioritize these aspects. It has a larger screen but lower resolution and less powerful graphics compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R. For performance in 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, or intensive engineering, the Eluktronics outperforms the ASUS due to its higher-tier graphics card. The Eluktronics also excels in gaming owing to its higher refresh rate display. The ASUS provides a balance between cost, screen size, and battery life, while the Eluktronics leans towards high performance at a premium price with potentially lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
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 17 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers an advantage in gaming and 3D performance, largely because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 which is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Mech-15 G3R make it a more suitable choice for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 likely boasts a high-resolution display and admirable color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks, but its lower refresh rate may not suffice for the fast-paced visuals required in Gaming and 3D applications. Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, with a similar focus on resolution and color gamut, provides sharp and color-accurate imagery for both general use and professional design work. However, it also falls short for gaming and 3D content, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, indicating it may not have prioritized this aspect in its screen specifications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and battery life suitable for extended general use, while its portability is compromised due to a heavier build compared to the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which balances a high-quality, high-resolution display with better portability and heat management, making it also well-suited for general tasks. Both laptops have ample CPU and RAM to handle everyday tasks smoothly, with the ASUS providing more RAM for multitasking, but the Eluktronics boasts a more powerful graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, appealing to users interested in occasional gaming or creative work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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