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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 is typically less expensive and offers strong performance in general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU. It's more portable and has a very good battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is slightly more expensive and also geared towards intensive tasks with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but it has a larger internal storage and slightly better build quality and speaker performance. However, the Aorus is heavier and less portable. Both have a 15.6-inch display and similar screen quality attributes but the Aorus offers a better contrast ratio. If portability and cost are crucial, go for the RP-15; for more storage and slight improvements in build and speakers, consider the Aorus 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for software development.
For general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer high resolution and bright displays, ensuring crisp text and vibrant visuals necessary for daily tasks. In engineering and design, these laptops' displays provide wide color gamuts, allowing for more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these screens may lead to less smooth visuals, making them less ideal for fast-paced games or high-speed 3D rendering.
Cost
$1,399
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both feature quality IPS screens with high resolutions and refresh rates suitable for a smooth and clear visual experience in general use, supported by solid CPU and RAM configurations for reliable performance. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 stands out with a larger battery capacity and slightly higher screen color accuracy, which may be preferable for longer usage away from a power source and more color-critical tasks, but this comes with a slight tradeoff in increased weight, impacting portability slightly more than the RP-15.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, compared to the Eluktronics RP-15's Nvidia RTX 4060, is a key factor in its edge for gaming and 3D performance, though both have the same high screen refresh rate for smooth visuals. While the RP-15 offers robust performance suitable for most gaming and 3D tasks, the Aorus 15 edges out with slightly better screen quality that supports a more vibrant color range, complementing its GPU advantage.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
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 Aorus 15 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU combined with a high-quality screen makes it excellent for engineering and design, providing robust performance for complex tasks and detailed visuals. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 packs a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU that delivers exceptional performance, and its superior screen quality with higher color coverage is advantageous for intricate designs and engineering detail work, though it's slightly heavier which may affect portability.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be 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
7.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Eluktronics RP-15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 9.6" | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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