Choose the Eluktronics RP-15 if gaming or 3D work is a priority, as it has a stronger GPU. It's also suited for engineering thanks to a higher refresh rate display. However, it's heavier with shorter battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers a higher resolution touchscreen, excellent build quality, and better portability with a unique 3:2 screen aspect ratio, which is beneficial for productivity tasks. It's lighter and has a significantly longer battery life. The RP-15 is often slightly more expensive than the Surface Laptop Studio, so if budget and portability are concerns, the Surface may be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio which has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a lower refresh rate of 120 Hz. While both have high-quality IPS displays and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the RP-15 make it the better choice for performance-demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for engineering and design due to its strong CPU and high-performing GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks, but it's less portable and has a bulkier design compared to the versatile Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which offers good processing power, a high-resolution touchscreen ideal for design work, and better portability due to its smaller size and lower weight.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offer high-resolution displays and panel types that provide clear, sharp images and bright visuals, making for an excellent viewing experience in daily tasks. For engineering and design, they both cover a wide range of color gamuts ensuring that professionals and creators see accurate colors and gradients necessary for their precision work. However, since both laptops have screens with low refresh rates, they are not ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 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
14.4in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has very good build quality, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers high-resolution IPS display and significant GPU power suitable for both productivity and entry-level gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the flexible, convertible design of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio which boasts a higher portability score with longer battery life and touch screen capabilities for dynamic use. However, the RP-15 could be preferred for its gaming laptop appearance and higher screen refresh rates, while the Surface Laptop Studio excels in build quality and speaker sound, making it a more versatile device for both work and creative endeavors.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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."
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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