If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for its high-performance components, but it is heavier and may have shorter battery life. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, is designed for creators with a focus on tasks like video editing and graphic design; it is more portable and may offer better battery life but might not handle gaming as well as the RP-15. Choose the RP-15 for power and gaming, or the MSI Creator M14 for content creation on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Eluktronics RP-15 is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Creator M14 are equipped with high-end GPUs that deliver smooth and detailed graphics for gaming and 3D applications, which is crucial, and both benefit from screens with high refresh rates, allowing for more fluid motion and less blur during fast action scenes. While the CPU also contributes to overall performance and the screen quality ensures a pleasant viewing experience, these factors are secondary to the GPU and refresh rate when considering the laptops' ability to handle gaming and 3D tasks effectively.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Eluktronics RP-15's superior color gamut coverage and high resolution ensure crisp images and accurate colors for engineering and design tasks, while its panel type and brightness contribute to a pleasing viewing experience for general use. The MSI Creator M14 also provides a sharp display with good color accuracy for both general and professional design work, though its color gamut may be slightly less extensive. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and rapid screen updates are crucial for the best experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 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
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
Given the importance of CPU and RAM, the MSI Creator M14 provides reliable performance and multitasking capabilities for general use, coupled with a high-quality screen, making for an enjoyable user experience. Meanwhile, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a balance of performance and portability but may fall short on battery life, making the MSI a better fit for users who need long-lasting use without a power source.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a top-tier GPU that excel in handling demanding engineering software, while its screen quality ensures precise visuals for design work; however, its larger build impacts portability. The MSI Creator M14, though slightly lower in performance, provides similarly suitable CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities for engineering tasks with a focus on color-accurate displays, and it's more portable due to its compact size, with the tradeoff of somewhat less impressive speakers and keyboard compared to the RP-15.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 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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"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."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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