The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a good balance of affordability and portability, ideal for general use. With its lighter design and longer battery life, it's suitable for on-the-go tasks. However, the Eluktronics RP-15 is better equipped for engineering, 3D modeling, and gaming, due to a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a higher refresh rate display. It also has a larger storage capacity and more RAM, which contribute to better performance for intensive tasks but at a higher cost and with less portability. The choice depends on your need for advanced performance and a high-quality display against the necessity for a budget-friendly, more portable device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better general use performance than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which facilitate smoother multitasking and more demanding applications. While both have quality IPS displays, the RP-15's higher resolution and brightness provide a sharper and more vibrant visual experience, but this, coupled with its more advanced GPU, might lead to a tradeoff with battery life and portability when compared to the lighter and potentially longer-lasting Vivobook Go 14.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, falls short for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D applications, making it less suitable for those needs. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 comes with a robust GPU and a high refresh rate screen, offering a smoother and more immersive experience, which gamers and 3D professionals will appreciate.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a lower-tier CPU and GPU and less RAM, which may not handle engineering and design software efficiently, while its screen offers average color accuracy and brightness. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a high-performing CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
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 Go 14 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
14.0in
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its fair screen quality and lower resolution, offers a satisfactory visual experience for everyday tasks and basic engineering design work but falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. The Eluktronics RP-15's screen boasts higher resolution and better color coverage, making it suitable for detailed engineering and design projects that benefit from accurate color representation. However, the RP-15's screen, lacking a high refresh rate, isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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