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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and stylish design for everyday tasks and travel, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is an excellent choice but it may lag in heavy tasks. The Eluktronics RP-15, on the other hand, is better suited for high-performance activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, owing to its superior processing and graphics capabilities. However, it comes at the cost of being bulkier and having a shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook, which might be less convenient for on-the-go use. Consider your most common tasks and where you'll use the laptop most to help determine the best fit for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.9/10
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 14X is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, thus making it better suited for these tasks compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which has a less powerful Nvidia MX550 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 90Hz. While the ASUS has a good screen quality, these features of the Eluktronics contribute significantly to a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
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 14X 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.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a high-resolution display with impressive brightness, making texts and images sharp and vivid for general tasks and detailed work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required for immersive gaming and 3D applications, which can be a drawback for gamers or professionals in animation. The Eluktronics RP-15, while also boasting a high-quality display with similar benefits for general use and color-critical work, faces the same limitation in refresh rate, making it less than ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling where fluid motion is key.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X excels in portability and screen quality offering a lightweight design and a high-resolution OLED display, which is balanced by its modest battery life and general-use GPU. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 delivers higher gaming and engineering performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU though it is heavier and less portable, but it has a longer battery life and manages heat more effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics RP-15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its OLED screen and lighter build, suits users looking for quality display and portability. The Eluktronics RP-15, on the other hand, offers stronger gaming performance thanks to a better GPU and higher refresh rate screen, prioritizing raw power and superior graphics over portability and screen color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 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 14X 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"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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