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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design, allowing it to function both as a laptop and tablet, which could be useful if you need that flexibility in your work or entertainment. It is equipped with a mid-range AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, suitable for demanding applications and some gaming. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and newer Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, indicating potentially better gaming and graphics performance. However, it lacks the convertible feature. Both laptops have similar display sizes with high resolution and refresh rate, but the ASUS might have better screen quality due to higher brightness and color accuracy. The ASUS also has a notably larger battery, which could mean longer usage times between charges. The Eluktronics is slightly heavier, which might make it less convenient for travel. Ultimately, if the 2-in-1 functionality and possibly longer battery life are priorities, go for ASUS; if you prefer better graphics performance, the Eluktronics could be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Eluktronics RP-15 offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel quality, providing sharp and vivid images for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide the smooth visual experience desired by enthusiasts who prioritize fluid motion and rapid response times in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers flexibility for general use with features like a convertible 2-in-1 design and a bright, high-quality screen, but with less portability due to its weight and moderate battery life. Conversely, the Eluktronics RP-15 provides solid performance with a strong CPU and good screen quality while being slightly more portable, but it compromises slightly on screen brightness, and does not offer the versatility of a 2-in-1 design.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, offering solid performance and smooth visuals. Similarly, the Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with comparable refresh rate, providing excellent gaming and 3D capabilities, with the tradeoff of potentially higher cost due to the superior GPU performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, capable GPU, and high-quality, convertible touchscreen display that ensures sharp images and accurate colors. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a strong CPU, sufficient RAM, a more recent GPU, and a high-resolution screen, though it lacks the touchscreen capability and the color accuracy isn't as high as the ASUS's.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be 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
7.7
7.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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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 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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