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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 depends on what you prioritize. The ASUS is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, plus it has a longer battery life for on-the-go use. However, the Eluktronics has a higher resolution and more vibrant screen, better for media and detailed visual work. Its newer graphics card also means improved performance for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks. If you prioritize mobility and are budget-conscious, go with the ASUS, but if screen quality and performance in demanding applications are more important, the Eluktronics is the better option. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, offering enough capacity for general and advanced use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Given the importance of panel type, resolution, and brightness for general use, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance that satisfies everyday tasks, while the Eluktronics RP-15 steps it up with higher resolution and brightness levels, enhancing visual clarity and detail. For engineering and design, the Eluktronics RP-15 outshines with wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, whereas the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers adequate but less comprehensive color coverage. When it comes to 3D applications where refresh rate matters most, neither the ASUS TUF Dash 15 nor the Eluktronics RP-15 shines, as they both have lower refresh rates which could result in less fluid motion, though their resolution and panel quality may still suffice for moderate 3D tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance of solid CPU and RAM, an IPS screen with decent colors, and a lightweight design with long battery life for all-around usage, making it a good general use laptop. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics RP-15 stands out with a higher resolution screen and stronger GPU, but compromises a bit on battery life and portability, still making it a compelling choice for general use with its considerable processing power and vibrant display.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.8
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics RP-15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful GPU, higher resolution and quality display, making it capable of handling graphically-intensive work and providing sharper, more accurate colors. While the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is lighter and offers a longer battery life for better portability, it has a less capable CPU and GPU compared to the RP-15, and its screen quality is lower, which may not be ideal for detail-oriented design work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.7/10
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 Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Dash 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
7.4
7.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Dash 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Dash 15 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 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 | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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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ASUS TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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