The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, with an OLED screen for vibrant colors and contrast. It's good for everyday use and has a high-resolution touchscreen. Conversely, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more expensive and heavier, comes with more RAM and a dedicated GPU, making it better suited for gaming, 3D work, or engineering tasks that require more graphical power. The choice depends on whether portability and cost-saving are priorities, or if better performance in demanding applications justifies the higher price and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
6.5/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its integrated Intel GPU and 120Hz screen refresh rate, offers modest gaming and 3D performance suitable for casual play, while the Eluktronics RP-15, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, is cut out for more serious gaming and demanding 3D tasks. Additionally, the Zenbook focuses on screen quality with an OLED panel, and the RP-15 balances performance with a good quality IPS display, catering to different user preferences for visuals versus gaming capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU combination which are very important for such tasks, and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, enhancing its ability to handle complex processes. Although the ASUS has a high-quality OLED screen for sharp and vibrant visuals, the RP-15's superior processing power, especially the inclusion of a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, makes it very good for demanding engineering software and any design work that may benefit from better graphic rendering capabilities.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, and engineering and design.
In general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers deep contrast and vibrant colors due to its OLED panel, while its high resolution provides sharp imagery, and sufficient brightness ensures easy visibility. For engineering and design, this laptop's ability to display a wide range of colors is crucial for precision work, and the OLED panel represents color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothest experience, making it less ideal despite its good resolution and panel type.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is praised for general use due to its OLED screen offering high-quality visuals, lightweight design enhancing portability, and respectable battery life, whereas the Eluktronics RP-15, with its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, caters well to multitasking and performance-heavy tasks while also featuring a quality screen but is less portable and has higher operating noise and heat. Both laptops provide adequate storage and have commendable keyboards and speakers, making them versatile for a range of daily activities.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Eluktronics RP-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
7.5/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Eluktronics RP-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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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