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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a good balance between price and performance, especially for general usage and gaming with its newer GPU, but may not be as portable due to its shorter battery life. It's more budget-friendly compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while more expensive, provides a larger and higher resolution display with better color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from a superior screen like video editing or professional graphics work. It also has a longer battery life and more total display outputs, potentially making it a better choice for users needing a mobile workstation that can easily connect to multiple monitors. Consider these tradeoffs in relation to your usage needs and budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a strong combination of CPU and RAM suitable for daily tasks, with an IPS screen known for good color accuracy, and also stands out for its light weight and reasonable battery life, making it portable with fair battery endurance. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while offering similar RAM and a high-performing CPU, boasts a larger and higher resolution Mini LED screen for superior visual quality, more storage space, and premium build, but it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and has shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is tailored for engineering with a robust AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, high refresh rate IPS display for smooth visuals, and good screen quality, though it's a bit heavier and a tad thicker compared to some laptops. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a powerful combination of an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, a high-resolution Mini LED screen with stellar color accuracy, and is slightly lighter and thinner for better portability, but its higher-end features might come at a premium.
Content Creation
7.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 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
8.0
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, resolution, and brightness enhance the viewing experience, the Eluktronics RP-15 provides a solid display but the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior brightness and higher resolution offer a more vivid and sharp image. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial; the Aero 17's display covers a wider range of color gamuts, allowing for more precise work in applications requiring DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D where the fluidity of motion is key, both laptops fall short as their screens have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for high-speed graphics and fast-paced games.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.4
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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