Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 Comparison

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Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713, two laptops from Eluktronics and ASUS. Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 was introduced to market in January 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 was launched in January 2021. Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
392.6 x 259.8 x 24.9 mm (15.46 x 10.23 x 0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
8GB Ram
395 x 282 x 24.6 mm (15.55 x 11.1 x 0.97 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 over ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.9% vs ~74.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 6 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	7 ms vs 23 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 3.195 TFLOPS	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 over Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021

Weight	2.40 kg vs 2.65 kg	0.25 kg lighter
Noise Level	49.9 dB vs 55.9 dB	Less fan noise
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Adobe RGB Profile	73.5% vs 65.9%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Faster USB-A
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Faster USB-C connection

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	1020 cm2 (158.2 inches2)	1114 cm2 (172.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.9%	~74.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black, Gray

Comparison of the Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 External Dimensions

Weight

Prometheus XVII 2021 weighs 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs), whereas the ROG Strix G17 G713 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 2.65 kg

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 2.40 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 24.90 mm

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 24.60 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon Vega 7	Radeon Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1198	1198
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7176	7176
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1255	1255
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	11236	11236

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 4800H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1504 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1802 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	130 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3840	1024
TMUs	120	64
ROPs	48	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Prometheus XVII 2021 and the ROG Strix G17 G713, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Eluktronics Prometheus XVII (2021)	ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	62 Wh	56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	230 W	150 / 240 W
AC Adapter Weight	873 gramm

Moreover, the Prometheus XVII 2021 boasts a larger battery capacity of 62 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ROG Strix G17 G713's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 62 Wh

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 56 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Prometheus XVII 2021 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ROG Strix G17 G713's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 screens have the same size of 17.3".The total usable screen area of the Prometheus XVII 2021 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the ROG Strix G17 G713's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Prometheus XVII 2021 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 170 ppi

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Prometheus XVII 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Prometheus XVII 2021 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Prometheus XVII 2021 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 400 nits

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII 2021 vs ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 have USB-A ports. Prometheus XVII 2021 has 3x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while ROG Strix G17 G713 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 have USB Type-C ports. Prometheus XVII 2021 has 1x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Strix G17 G713 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Prometheus XVII 2021 nor ROG Strix G17 G713 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 feature an HDMI port. Prometheus XVII 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while ROG Strix G17 G713 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Prometheus XVII 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix G17 G713 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Prometheus XVII 2021 and ROG Strix G17 G713 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.1	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.1	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes