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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and a more premium design for everyday use and media consumption, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for a laptop that excels in gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Eluktronics RP-15 with its powerful graphics card may better suit your needs. The tradeoff is that the RP-15 is typically heavier and might not offer the same battery life as the Zenbook, which could be a concern if portability and time away from a power outlet are important to you. Remember that a higher performance laptop usually comes at both a financial cost and often a reduction in portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and more RAM, which enhances multitasking and everyday activities, along with a stronger CPU that ensures smoother performance for a variety of general tasks. In contrast, while the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a higher resolution and more vibrant display along with a lighter and slightly more compact form, making it easier to carry, its reduced battery life may require more frequent charging, which could be an inconvenience for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 delivers a solid gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is suitable for many games but may not be optimal for the most demanding ones that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for software development, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's balance of resolution and brightness provides a clear and vibrant display, falling short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which makes fast-paced visuals less smooth. The Eluktronics RP-15, with a similar mix of high resolution and luminance, creates an immersive experience for daily tasks and precise color work required in engineering and design, despite lacking a high refresh rate for fluid motion in 3D applications. While both displays offer wide color coverage, essential for accuracy in professional design environments, their refresh rates aren't ideal for the split-second reactions demanded by high-end gaming or fast 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and more RAM, which is beneficial for running complex engineering software, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a higher resolution display and a more powerful GPU, making it superior for tasks that demand high graphics performance such as 3D modeling. Although the ASUS has a slight edge in battery life and speaker quality, the Eluktronics is more portable due to its smaller size and weight, and it also has a higher-quality screen that's better suited for design work.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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