If you need better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers superior graphics and processing power, especially with its higher-resolution screen, at the expense of battery life and a slightly higher price. Contrastingly, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 provides longer battery life and is more affordable, but doesn't perform as well as the RP-15 for demanding tasks. The A16 is slightly more portable due to its larger screen in a compact body, though both are relatively similar in size and weight. Consider the RP-15 for high-end tasks and the A16 for more balanced use and longer unplugged time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, the display provides clear and sharp images with good brightness, suitable for day-to-day activities and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is key. However, the lower refresh rate hinders the gaming experience, where smooth motion is crucial. The Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a high-quality display with excellent color representation and sharpness for both everyday tasks and professional design work, but again, the lower refresh rate is a disadvantage for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, where fluidity and less motion blur are essential.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
$838
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers longer battery life and a robust CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking, making it suitable for general use and its larger screen with good color coverage also enhances media consumption, but it's heavier which impacts portability.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16's AMD RX 7600S GPU and Eluktronics RP-15's Nvidia RTX 4060 both provide high-fidelity gaming experiences; however, the RP-15 edges out with a higher screen resolution for sharper images. Despite both having a high screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth gameplay, the ASUS offers a slightly larger screen while the RP-15 delivers better screen quality overall due to the higher pixel density and color coverage.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
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 Gaming A16 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 surpasses the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 particularly due to its stronger CPU and more powerful GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as providing a higher-resolution display that enhances visual detail, although it has a shorter battery life and is a bit heavier, impacting its portability. Additionally, the RP-15 displays colors more accurately, further benefiting design work, yet this comes at the expense of increased operating noise and reduced battery endurance compared to the A16, which offers better battery life but less visual and performance capabilities.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
16.0in
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 A16 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 A16 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 A16 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 or the Eluktronics RP-15
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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