The Eluktronics RP-15 is a more robust choice if you need stronger performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, as it comes with a high-end GPU and a higher refresh rate display. It's larger and bulkier, which impacts its portability but provides you with a more vibrant display and a dedicated number pad on the keyboard. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14, being lighter and more compact, offers greater portability and longer battery life; it's suitable for general use and light creative tasks thanks to its high-resolution display and premium business laptop appearance. If budget is a concern, the MSI Prestige 14 also comes at a lower cost. Both have comparable screen sizes and memory, but if intensive graphical tasks are a priority, the Eluktronics RP-15 is the preferred choice. 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 MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 165Hz refresh rate screen that makes it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Prestige 14 has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it just adequate for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for engineering and design with its high-performance CPU, dedicated GPU, and superior screen quality, making it ideal for intensive tasks and visual clarity, although less portable due to its larger size and weight. The MSI Prestige 14, while still suitable for engineering tasks, trades off some performance with its integrated GPU for greater portability and higher-quality speakers and keyboard, providing a balance between power and convenience for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a display that provides sharp images and accurate colors due to its higher resolution and broad color gamut, making it great for everyday tasks and professional engineering and design work. The MSI Prestige 14, with a similar color gamut and decent resolution, offers good visuals for daily use and design, though it falls behind the RP-15 slightly in terms of overall clarity. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications, as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,040
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The MSI Prestige 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers strong performance suited for general use with a high-speed AMD CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and decent battery life, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. The MSI Prestige 14, while also having sufficient RAM and a capable Intel CPU for everyday tasks, boasts better portability thanks to its lighter weight and better battery life, at the expense of a slower integrated GPU and a smaller screen with lower resolution.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the MSI Prestige 14 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 MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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