The Eluktronics RP-15 offers robust performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, thanks to its higher-end graphics card and processor, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, while not as powerful, is significantly lighter and boasts a longer battery life, which is great for everyday use and those who prioritize portability and fanless operation. If your budget allows and you need high performance, the Eluktronics RP-15 is the better choice; if you prefer affordability, lightweight design, and longer battery life for general use, go for the LG Gram 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
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
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15's advanced CPU, dedicated GPU, and high-quality screen make it especially powerful for engineering applications that demand intensive processing and graphical performance. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while also suitable for engineering and design tasks due to its capable processor, integrated graphics, and high-resolution screen, is valued for its exceptional portability and quieter operation.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The Eluktronics RP-15's display offers vivid colors and sharp details suitable for technical applications and everyday tasks due to its resolution and color accuracy, which are critical for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. The LG Gram 16, with its similar emphasis on high resolution and broad color coverage, ensures that professionals in engineering and design can work with a true representation of their projects. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D purposes because they lack the high refresh rates desired for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The LG Gram 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with a robust AMD CPU and Nvidia graphics, is suitable for general usage and moderate gaming, while the LG Gram 16 offers a lighter build and longer battery life with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, making it more portable and efficient for everyday tasks. Both laptops are equipped with sufficient RAM and similar screen quality, but the RP-15's higher storage capacity and gaming capabilities contrast with the Gram 16's superior portability and battery endurance.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 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
7.4/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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