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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is more affordable, has a larger 17-inch screen, and is suitable for common tasks with moderate battery life, making it a good option if you want a budget-friendly laptop with a big screen for everyday use and occasional media consumption. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 is pricier, comes with a smaller 15.6-inch screen but higher resolution, and is geared towards high performance with a stronger processor and dedicated graphics card suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, although this may affect its battery life and portability. If you need a machine for heavier workloads and can manage the higher cost and reduced screen size, the RP-15 is a more capable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is less suited for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are less powerful than the Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics found in the Eluktronics RP-15, which significantly enhances gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the RP-15 has a higher screen refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience during fast-paced gaming compared to the Aspire 5 17's standard rate.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 outshines the Acer Aspire 5 17 in engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 processor, dual the RAM, and a significantly better Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks like 3D modeling and simulations. Plus, the RP-15 sports a superior screen with greater resolution, brightness, and color coverage essential for precise design work, albeit being somewhat less portable and possibly noisier under load given its powerful hardware.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Eluktronics RP-15 stands out with a higher resolution and brighter display, making it more vibrant and sharp, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a satisfactory experience appropriate for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the RP-15's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for accurate visual work, whereas the Aspire's color representation is more limited. If gaming or working with 3D applications is a priority, the RP-15's higher refresh rate provides a smoother visual experience, but remember that both laptops have the same limitations with respect to screen quality in this regard due to moderate resolutions and panel types that are not top-tier for gaming.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for prolonged use and multitasking, while the Eluktronics RP-15 provides higher RAM and a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, better suited for demanding tasks. The tradeoffs are primarily in portability, as the Acer is lighter and thinner, and screen quality, with the Eluktronics featuring a higher resolution and refresh rate, potentially offering a better visual experience.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both 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
7.2
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 17 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 62 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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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