If you need a laptop for more performance-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Eluktronics RP-15, with its stronger GPU and higher-refresh-rate display, may serve you better despite being heavier and having shorter battery life. The MSI Prestige 15, on the other hand, offers more portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, along with a high-resolution display, making it more suited for general use and business applications where top-tier graphics performance is not critical. Both are midrange in price, but the MSI tends to be a bit more wallet-friendly and has a slightly better build quality and speaker system. 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 15
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with a more potent processor, a higher-end graphics card, and a higher resolution screen, makes it particularly suitable for demanding engineering tasks and complex designs that require more computational power and detailed visuals. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15, while still capable for engineering uses, offers a lighter and more portable design with a quieter operation but compromises on the screen quality and performance, which could be less ideal for highly intensive workloads.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Eluktronics RP-15's vibrant display and higher resolution enhance visual clarity and detail, making it excellent for general use and complex engineering or design applications that benefit from precise color representation. Despite these attributes, it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to its lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion. Contrastingly, the MSI Prestige 15 offers a balanced screen quality for routine and professional tasks but also lacks the high refresh rate needed for the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better gaming performance with a higher refresh rate screen and potent GPU but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 15, which offers a lighter build and longer battery life for better on-the-go usage, but with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suited for intensive tasks. Both laptops have similarly high-quality displays and sufficient CPU and RAM for general use, but the RP-15's strength lies in performance and the Prestige's in portability and endurance.
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 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
7.2/10
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 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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 15 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 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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