If your priority is a lower price and longer battery life, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is the more cost-effective option. However, if you need higher performance for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Eluktronics RP-15 packs more power with a better graphics card and a higher resolution display, but at a higher cost and with reduced battery life. The Vivobook is lighter and thus more portable, while the RP-15 has a more color-accurate and faster refresh-rate screen that would benefit intensive multimedia tasks, though this may affect its portability due to a heavier build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
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 S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which enhances its performance in gaming and 3D tasks, earning it a good reputation in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design because it has a stronger CPU and GPU along with a higher-resolution and faster screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15, improving capabilities for complex software and precise visuals.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has an adequate display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but its color range may not fully satisfy engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation for their work. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a higher-quality display with better color accuracy and a wider color gamut that meets the needs of both general users and those in engineering and design, making it a better choice for color-critical tasks. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its considerable storage, satisfactory screen colors, and ample battery life, is a suitable choice for general use, enhanced by its good portability. The Eluktronics RP-15, though less portable and with a shorter battery life, offers impressive screen quality and high performance components like a strong CPU and powerful GPU, making it suitable for both general use and more demanding tasks like gaming.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook S 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Vivobook S 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 Vivobook S 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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