When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Eluktronics RP-15, consider your priorities. If you prioritize cost savings, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is notably less expensive. It's lighter and offers a high-resolution OLED screen, which is great for general use and media consumption. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more expensive, offers a larger screen and significantly better performance suited for demanding tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering due to its more powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, it's heavier, which affects portability, and has an IPS screen, which is good but not as vibrant as the OLED on the Zenbook. The ASUS may save money and be easier to carry around, but for high-performance needs, the RP-15 is the stronger choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's integrated graphics can manage gaming and 3D tasks but falls short next to the Eluktronics RP-15's dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which offers significantly better performance for these applications. Additionally, while the Zenbook's screen offers a respectable 90Hz refresh rate, the RP-15's 165Hz refresh rate is much smoother, enhancing the gaming experience especially for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is suited for engineering and design tasks thanks to its OLED screen with high color accuracy and a capable CPU, but the Eluktronics RP-15 outshines it with a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, higher RAM for demanding applications, and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen, which are highly beneficial for intensive engineering software and tasks. However, the RP-15 is heavier and less portable, with a louder operating noise, which may affect its convenience for on-the-go use compared to the lighter and quieter Zenbook 14.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Eluktronics RP-15 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and easy to read, and visuals vibrant for everyday tasks like browsing the web or watching videos. In engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops provide quality displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields can trust the colors they see on their screens. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from fluid motion, neither laptop has a high refresh rate, leading to a less smooth visual experience in fast-paced games or when working with rapid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 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
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has an OLED screen which is excellent for vivid colors and contrast, but its lower RAM and CPU compared to the Eluktronics RP-15 means it's less capable for multi-tasking and demanding applications, despite its portability and longer battery life. Meanwhile, the RP-15 offers better performance with more RAM and a stronger CPU, alongside a larger screen, but this comes at the cost of heavier weight and reduced battery life.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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