If you require a laptop with a higher screen resolution for tasks like photo editing or enjoying high-res media, the Eluktronics RP-15 with its 2560 x 1440 display will be preferable over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15's 1920 x 1080 screen. However, you'll sacrifice some battery life with the RP-15 compared to the A15. For more graphically intense work like gaming, the A15 has the edge with a more powerful graphics card, but keep in mind it's slightly heavier than the RP-15 if portability is a priority for you. The choice depends on whether you value screen clarity and weight more, or gaming performance and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's display provides clear images and vibrant colors suitable for everyday tasks and engineering software, largely due to its high resolution and solid brightness, but its lower refresh rate impacts the smoothness required for high-end gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15's screen offers similar benefits for daily use and professional design work with its sharp resolution and color accuracy, ensuring that designers see a wider spectrum of colors, including subtle shades. However, like the ASUS, its refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and viewing 3D models where higher refresh rates provide a more fluid experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
$1,602
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $1,602 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well-suited for general use with its ample storage, solid CPU and RAM, and good battery life, complemented by a quality screen and robust build, but weighs a little more which affects portability. Conversely, the Eluktronics RP-15, while also featuring similar RAM and a powerful CPU, provides a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, but trades off on battery life and portability with a slightly heavier build and lesser battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 Gaming A15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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