If you need a laptop primarily for general use with affordability as a priority, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is less expensive, offers a larger screen, but has lower performance components suitable for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 is more expensive but provides high performance suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering applications. It also features a better screen for color accuracy and refresh rates but has a smaller display size for portability. Keep in mind, the RP-15 will have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Choose based on whether your priority is general usage and price or performance-intensive tasks and better display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
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 overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Eluktronics RP-15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its entry-level CPU and 8GB of RAM, offers modest performance suitable for basic tasks, but it may struggle with more demanding applications; it has a larger screen size which benefits multitasking and media consumption, but this also affects its portability and battery life, being less compact and offering only 6 hours of typical usage. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15, equipped with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, provides substantially better performance for intensive activities and multitasking; it boasts a higher-resolution display and much better screen color quality for a richer visual experience, although it is slightly less portable due to increased weight and has the same battery life.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its less powerful CPU and graphics, is better suited for less demanding tasks and thus is rated fair for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics RP-15, equipped with a more robust CPU and high-end GPU, can handle intensive engineering software, earning it a very good standing. Moreover, the Eluktronics RP-15's superior screen quality further supports detailed design work which may be constrained on the ASUS due to its lower quality display.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
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 17 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.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Considering the different needs for screen quality in laptops, the ASUS Vivobook 17's display might not offer the sharpness and clarity needed for immersive gaming or detailed 3D work due to lower resolution and refresh rate, but its screen is suitable for everyday tasks and sufficient for engineering applications that value color accuracy. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a higher-quality display that provides vivid colors and sharp visuals crucial for both general use and professional engineering and design work, but its refresh rate, while better than the ASUS, still falls short for the optimal gaming or 3D animation experience where smooth motion is key. In essence, while both laptops serve well in a general and professional context, neither is optimal for high-end gaming or 3D modeling due to their refresh rate limitations.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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