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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are priorities, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its longer battery life, may suit you better. However, if you require a higher resolution display for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a superior screen but at the expense of shorter battery life and slightly less portability. Both devices have similar gaming capabilities and general performance, but the ASUS leans more towards gaming in appearance. Both are well-suited for intensive tasks like gaming, machine learning, or engineering work, thanks to their robust processing power and high-quality screens. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for software development, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 provides a high-resolution and bright display suitable for general use and engineering tasks, with color gamuts that ensure accurate representation for design work, but the lower refresh rate can disappoint in fast-paced gaming scenarios. The Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a similar high-resolution, bright screen, and wide color coverage that appeals to both general users and professionals in engineering and design, ensuring that colors are rich and true to life. However, like the ASUS, its gaming experience is hindered by a refresh rate that falls short for the smooth visuals desired in high-speed gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better 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
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Eluktronics RP-15 both have robust processors and ample RAM for multitasking, making them well-suited for general use, with high screen quality supported by their resolution and color coverage. The Strix G16 offers longer battery life and a slightly larger 16-inch screen for more immersive experiences, while the RP-15 is lighter and more portable, with a higher resolution screen that results in sharper images.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both equipped with Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs and have high screen refresh rates of 165Hz, making them well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. However, the ASUS model has a slightly larger screen size which might be more immersive for gaming, while the Eluktronics offers a higher resolution screen, potentially providing clearer visuals for intricate 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs, ample RAM, powerful GPUs, and high-quality screens, which are crucial for intense workloads and detailed graphical tasks. However, while the ASUS has a larger screen and battery, making it better for extended work sessions, the Eluktronics RP-15 is lighter and offers a higher-resolution display, which may be preferable for portability and sharpness of image for intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.7
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,399 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 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 | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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 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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