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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better 3D and machine learning performance due to its more advanced GPU, making it suitable for heavier tasks like gaming and engineering work. It also has a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, which is great for creative work and entertainment. However, the MSI Pulse GL66 has a higher keyboard quality which might be preferable if you do a lot of typing. The RP-15 provides slightly longer battery life for typical usage, but it's heavier, impacting its portability. Both are gaming-oriented, costing similarly, with enough power for general use and serious workloads. Choose the RP-15 for better performance and screen quality or the GL66 for a lighter device with a better keyboard experience. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.8
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Eluktronics RP-15 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.2
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Screen Quality

8.0
RP-15
Pulse GL66
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.0 Hours
RP-15
Pulse GL66
4.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.6
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for software development.

Portability

Fair
RP-15
Pulse GL66
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Pulse GL66 to have good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
RP-15
Pulse GL66
7.4
The MSI Pulse GL66 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,399
RP-15
Pulse GL66
$1,399
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.

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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the MSI Pulse GL66 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Eluktronics RP-15MSI Pulse GL66
Eluktronics RP-15MSI Pulse GL66

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$1,399
Release Date
May 1, 2023March 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94''
Weight
4.97 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
14.16"14.13"
Depth
9.67"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HSIntel i7-11800H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
62 Wh53 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
350 nits245 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.9/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"The MSI Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."

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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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