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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 is less expensive and offers a higher-resolution display, making it suitable for tasks that require clear visuals like photo editing. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is pricier, has a larger screen and heavier build which may be less portable but could be favored for immersive gaming or multitasking due to its larger display size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you primarily engage in general computing tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15's superior resolution and brightness make it an excellent choice for vivid and clear visuals. For those involved in engineering and design, the RP-15 also stands out with its wide color gamuts, offering more precise color representation which is critical for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate of the RP-15 could make it less appealing compared to laptops with faster screens suited for these activities.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 provides a balance suitable for general use with its solid CPU performance, ample RAM, high-resolution screen, and reasonable portability due to its mid-range weight and thickness. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while also having comparably good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, offers a slightly larger screen with a lower resolution, which might not be as sharp but gives more screen real estate, though it is less portable because of its larger size and weight, coupled with a substantial battery that should deliver similar usage longevity.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics RP-15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more modern and powerful GPU, which enhances graphical tasks, and a higher resolution display with better color coverage, critical for detailed design work. In comparison, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G also offers a solid CPU and GPU combination for such tasks, its heavier build, lower screen pixel density, and lower color gamut make it less ideal for portability and color-sensitive work, even though it still maintains good performance levels for engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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