The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option that is significantly lighter and offers better battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. However, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more expensive and heavier, boasts a more powerful processor, higher resolution screen, better build quality, and is more suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks as well as intensive gaming thanks to its advanced GPU. The RP-15 also features a backlit keyboard and additional RAM and storage space. If price and portability are your priority, go for the ASUS; if performance and gaming are paramount, choose the Eluktronics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, and lower resolution TN display, is less equipped for general use compared to the Eluktronics RP-15, which boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen. Furthermore, despite better portability and longer battery life of the ASUS, the Eluktronics provides greater performance capabilities, superior screen quality and better overall build, making it more suitable for a broader range of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA isn't suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a basic Intel Celeron N4020 processor and integrated graphics, which are significantly less powerful than the Eluktronics RP-15's AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. Additionally, the RP-15 has a high refresh rate screen, making it more responsive for gaming, unlike the ASUS R410MA which has a standard refresh rate display.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is limited for engineering and design tasks due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and integrated graphics, paired with a lower resolution screen that doesn't offer high color accuracy or contrast. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 provides robust performance with a high-end AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, a potent Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display with better color coverage, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.6/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS R410MA for general use, the screen may not be the most suitable due to its lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less vivid and less sharp visuals. For engineering and design work on the Eluktronics RP-15, the high-quality panel produces accurate colors, essential for detail-oriented tasks, but its lack of wide color gamuts could limit color precision. Gamers seeking smooth visuals on the RP-15 may be disappointed with its poor refresh rate despite its decent resolution and panel type, which are not the primary concerns for gaming performance.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$111
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
"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 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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