The Eluktronics RP-15, being pricier, offers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming with a powerful GPU and high refresh rate display. It's suitable for intensive engineering work, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it highly portable. It's good for general use with a larger screen, but the integrated graphics limit its capabilities for heavy 3D rendering, gaming, or engineering applications. If performance in complex tasks is essential, go for the RP-15; if you prioritize portability and battery life, the Ultra 16 might be more appropriate. 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
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Ultra 16 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high refresh rate display and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, providing smoother visuals and better graphics performance. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, despite its capable CPU, has a lower refresh rate and an integrated GPU, which results in less fluid motion and lower graphics capabilities, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 comes with a high-performance CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, delivering robust power suitable for demanding engineering applications and design work, complemented by a high-quality high-resolution display. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, while offering good CPU performance and portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, relies on integrated graphics and a lower-resolution display, making it less ideal for intensive graphic tasks but still capable for engineering and design use.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vivid and accurate colors for professional design work or enjoy sharp, high-resolution images for everyday tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15's excellent color gamut and resolution will be beneficial, but if you're focused on gaming or 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can detract from the experience. The LG Ultra 16 offers a balanced screen for general and design needs with decent color representation and resolution, but it won't excel in any particular area and its also lower refresh rate isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming or fluid 3D rendering. Overall, the RP-15 is a better match for users with a focus on image and color-critical tasks, while the LG Ultra is a more modest all-rounder that may appeal to users with varied but not highly specialized display requirements.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers robust performance with a high-powered CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for a wider range of tasks including light gaming, paired with a high-resolution screen that benefits various applications, but its heavier build and shorter battery life impact its portability for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 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.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the LG Ultra 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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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