The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is a high-end option with better screen quality, battery life, and build quality, making it ideal for demanding tasks like video editing or professional use. It’s more expensive, offers excellent performance, and is known for its strong ecosystem, if you are already using other Apple devices. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 is less costly and suits gamers or users prioritizing gaming capabilities due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU. It has a solid performance for general and engineering use but offers fewer premium features and lower battery life compared to the MacBook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
7.5/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers superior screen quality, keyboard and speaker quality, and significant battery life, making it excellent for general use, but it is less portable due to its size and weight compared to other models. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while still delivering good overall performance for general use, doesn’t match the MacBook's screen quality or battery life and is slightly better at managing heat and operating noise.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior GPU meant for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality Mini LED screen offering detailed and accurate colors, albeit with a premium on portability and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.9/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
8.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Eluktronics RP-15 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.
Screen Quality
9.3/10
8.0/10
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers vibrant colors and high resolution, which enhances viewing for everyday tasks and provides the color accuracy needed for engineering and design work, but its standard refresh rate is less ideal for 3D applications which benefit from higher refresh rates. The Eluktronics RP-15 comes with a high-quality screen that is suitable for general tasks and provides decent color reproduction for engineering and design professionals; however, its screen doesn't offer the high refresh rate gamers and 3D designers look for smoother visuals. Essentially, the MacBook excels in visual fidelity and color representation for most professional tasks, while the Eluktronics provides a solid all-round experience but falls short for high-frame-rate needs.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,149
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,149 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) are both good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with an integrated Apple GPU, ideal for 3D applications with great screen resolution and color accuracy, but has a lower screen refresh rate compared to gaming-focused laptops. The Eluktronics RP-15, with its high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated Nvidia GPU, is more suited for gaming, offering smoother visuals, but it's worth noting that many popular games are not compatible with MacOS, which could be a deciding factor for gamers.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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