For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is less expensive and offers solid performance with good battery life and a lightweight design, ideal for portability. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more costly, provides significantly higher performance, a superior screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, and advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, suited for intensive gaming as well. Be aware that the RP-15 is a bit heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the RP-15 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a higher quality display with better color coverage, contributing to an overall superior gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X comes with less RAM and a less powerful CPU and GPU, which makes it fair for engineering and design tasks, while the Eluktronics RP-15 includes more RAM, a stronger CPU and GPU, and a higher quality screen, all of which contribute to its very good rating for such tasks. Additionally, while both are decent in portability, the Eluktronics model has advantages like better screen resolution and more advanced gaming features like hardware ray tracing, at the cost of slightly more weight and lesser battery life.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the Eluktronics RP-15 is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15's higher resolution and brightness make text and images crisper and easier to see in various lighting conditions, offering a more comfortable viewing experience than the ASUS Vivobook 15X. The RP-15 also outperforms the Vivobook 15X in engineering and design, as it covers a wider range of color gamuts, essential for accurately viewing and editing color-sensitive projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, both laptops fall short, as their display refresh rates are not as high as gaming-dedicated models.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers higher RAM and a more powerful CPU, making it better for multitasking and demanding applications, and it has a superior screen with better resolution and color accuracy, which enhances the overall user experience. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use but its lesser RAM and lower-end CPU may limit performance in comparison.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics RP-15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 Vivobook 15X and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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