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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 involves considering their strengths in different areas. The ASUS model offers superior graphics and processing power, making it more suitable for intensive gaming, engineering applications, and 3D/machine learning tasks. However, it is heavier and bulkier, lessening its portability, and typically comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more affordably priced, offers a higher-resolution display, lighter weight for greater portability, and a longer battery life for general usage, but it may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications with a higher-tier GPU and an extremely high screen refresh rate, facilitating smoother visuals and better game performance. In comparison, the Eluktronics RP-15 has a capable GPU for gaming and 3D tasks, but its screen refresh rate is significantly lower, which may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Content Creation
8.2
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
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
When considering the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, screen resolution and brightness are critical, and both laptops offer good visual clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, color accuracy is essential, and the ROG Strix Scar 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 provide impressive color coverage, ensuring that professionals working with visual content have reliable color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, both laptops may lag, as neither is optimized for this, potentially leading to less fluid motion in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Cost
$2,499
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end CPU and ample RAM, will handle intensive tasks smoothly and has a superior screen for crisp visuals, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the Eluktronics RP-15, which offers balanced performance and better portability with more moderate battery life. The RP-15 also delivers adequate storage, a comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management, although it may not match the ASUS in speaker quality and operates with less noise.
Engineering and Design
8.6
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 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out for engineering and design primarily due to its top-tier Intel i9 CPU and a high-performing RTX 3070 Ti GPU, enabling efficient handling of demanding tasks, though it's less portable and heavier than the Eluktronics RP-15, which also offers robust engineering capabilities with a quality AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU; its higher resolution display benefits design work, and the laptop is more portable.
Software Development
7.5
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 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 | Yes | 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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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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