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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers strong performance for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications on a midrange budget, with a better screen resolution and color coverage than the Gigabyte Aorus 5, contributing to a more satisfying visual experience. It is cheaper than the Aorus 5 but has a shorter battery life. The Aorus 5, despite being more expensive, has a faster screen refresh rate and scores higher on keyboard quality, which might be valuable if you prioritize gaming or typing experience and are willing to invest more. Both have similar portability and sufficient power for intensive tasks, including gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize vibrant and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Eluktronics RP-15 might serve you better with its superior color range. However, for those needing a balance between screen quality and budget, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers decent performance for general tasks and engineering work without the high-end color accuracy. When it comes to gaming or 3D modeling, neither may be ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth.
Cost
$1,399
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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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
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-performance graphics and smooth visuals. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 comes with a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, providing extremely fluid images for fast-paced games, despite having a slightly less powerful GPU than the RP-15.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for engineering and design use due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor paired with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high-resolution, color-accurate display, which are key for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and simulations. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, while similarly equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, offers a lower display resolution but excels with a higher refresh rate screen and excellent heat management, making it a strong contender for intensive design applications where smooth visuals and sustained performance are critical.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
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 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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