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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is more expensive with a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen ideal for creatives and professionals seeking vibrant colors and contrast for design work. It has a larger battery but is heavier and less portable than the Eluktronics RP-15, which is more affordable and features a newer GPU that performs well for 3D applications and gaming. The RP-15 has a high-refresh-rate IPS display, but lower battery life. It's lighter, making it easier to carry, and comes with a more gaming-centric design. Consider the ASUS for intensive creative tasks and the Eluktronics for a balanced mix of gaming and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outshines the Eluktronics RP-15 in general use due to its OLED screen with a higher resolution and larger battery, which translates to a brighter display and longer battery life, making it more suitable for media consumption and productivity tasks with less frequent charging. However, the Zenbook's higher weight and slightly larger size compared to the RP-15 can make it a bit less convenient to carry around, and despite the Eluktronics offering a higher refresh rate display and a slightly more powerful graphics card, it falls short in screen quality and battery capacity, impacting longer working sessions without a power source.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Eluktronics RP-15 both have high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and ample brightness, which serves general users well for tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineers and designers will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color rendering for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of these screens may not deliver as fluid motion as desired, making them less suitable for high-speed visuals important in those areas.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and OLED screen delivers high-quality visuals but is limited by a 60Hz refresh rate, making it good for 3D applications where screen color and quality are critical. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 pairs a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU with a faster 165Hz IPS screen, providing smoother gameplay that could benefit fast-paced games, despite its screen having lower color space coverage.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X supports demanding engineering and design tasks with its high-resolution OLED screen, a powerful Intel CPU, and NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics, but it is heavier and less portable. The Eluktronics RP-15, while lighter, offers strong performance with the latest AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics, a high refresh rate IPS screen, but trades off slightly on screen resolution and color accuracy compared to the ASUS.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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