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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 comes with a premium price tag and offers superior graphics performance, making it suitable for intensive gaming and demanding engineering tasks. Its higher screen refresh rate may be appealing for fast-paced gaming, but it also has a bulkier build and shorter battery life, reducing its portability. Conversely, the Eluktronics RP-15 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, thus it's easier to carry around and could be better for general use. It also features a higher resolution screen but has a less powerful graphics chip, which may not be ideal for high-end gaming or complex 3D tasks. Both laptops have comparable processor power and memory, so the choice depends on your specific needs for performance, display quality, battery life, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate which ensures smoother visuals, whereas the Eluktronics RP-15 also provides a good gaming experience with an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a decent screen refresh rate but has a less potent GPU compared to the ASUS. While both have quality screens and competent CPUs, the ASUS leads in GPU performance and screen refresh rate, both critical for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a high-resolution display that provides sharp visuals and vivid colors suitable for engineering and general tasks; however, its lower refresh rate limits its capabilities for smooth gameplay in fast-paced games. The Eluktronics RP-15 similarly offers a display with accurate colors covering a broad range of color gamuts, making it great for engineering and design work where color precision is important. Despite this, its gaming and 3D performance is suboptimal due to a lower refresh rate, making fast-moving images less smooth.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15's powerful CPU and high-quality GPU make it great for demanding tasks, although its battery life and portability are average, which may not suit users on the go. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a higher-resolution screen and slightly better portability, but with a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it suitable for users who prioritize display and mobility over raw performance.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is suited for engineering and design use because it has a powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX graphics, plenty of RAM, and a good quality display, making it capable of handling demanding software tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
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 Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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 Strix Scar 15 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 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 Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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