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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 laptops are similarly priced with key differences in their features. The RP-15 offers a midrange gaming experience with a good balance of performance for general use, 3D work, and engineering tasks, alongside a high refresh rate display but with a standard IPS screen resolution. In contrast, the Aero 5 has a more powerful battery and a superior OLED display with significantly higher resolution and color accuracy, beneficial for creative professionals but with a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming. The RP-15 is slightly lighter, enhancing portability, but the Aero 5 compensates with a slightly longer battery life. Both have sufficient power for typical gaming, with the RP-15 having a slightly more recent GPU, which is something to consider for gaming and machine learning tasks. Choose the RP-15 for balanced performance and gaming at a potentially lower cost, or the Aero 5 if display quality and slightly better battery life are more critical for your work or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
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
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops with higher resolution and brighter screens offer clearer and more vibrant visuals, making the Gigabyte Aero 5 stand out with its superior display properties. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and the Aero 5's excellent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is key for smooth motion, and both the RP-15 and Aero 5 may fall short for enthusiasts seeking the most fluid gaming experience.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with its high-refresh-rate IPS screen, considerable battery life, and powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU combination, provides smooth and responsive performance for everyday tasks, while maintaining moderate portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out with a superior OLED screen offering higher resolution and color accuracy, alongside a high-capacity battery and a robust Intel CPU, yet it's slightly less portable due to a marginally greater weight. Both laptops are equipped with ample RAM and storage, quality keyboards, and manage heat and noise effectively, ensuring a comfortable general-use experience.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics RP-15, armed with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, excels in maintaining smooth imagery during high-speed gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5 features a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz but compensates with a higher-resolution OLED display, offering more vibrant colors and sharper visuals for gaming and creative work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs, sufficient RAM, powerful GPUs, and high-quality screens. The RP-15 features a high-refresh-rate IPS display, adding fluidity in visual movements which is beneficial for design software, while the Aero 5 has an OLED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for precision work in color-sensitive projects; however, the Aero 5 trades some portability for a larger battery and enhanced screen features.
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 5 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
7.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
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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Eluktronics RP-15
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Hardware Canucks
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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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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