The Eluktronics RP-15, slightly more expensive, offers solid performance, with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It has a RGB backlit keyboard, hardware ray tracing, and DLSS, adding to its gaming capabilities. The MSI Prestige 16, with a larger and higher resolution screen, is less expensive and is lighter, enhancing its portability. It includes a more powerful processor with integrated graphics, more RAM, and double the storage, but isn't designed for intensive gaming. The MSI also has a fingerprint reader and a battery with a higher capacity, leading to longer usage between charges. Both have high-quality displays with wide color gamuts, making them good for general and engineering use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 outshines the Eluktronics RP-15 in general use due to its lighter weight, larger capacity battery, and a higher amount of RAM which allows for smoother multitasking, alongside a slightly brighter and sharper screen which enhances visual experience. In contrast, while the RP-15 is heavier and has a smaller battery and less RAM, it still offers a high-quality screen and ample performance for general tasks, as well as a dedicated graphics card for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 16 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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is 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
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Prestige 16 boast high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and ample brightness, making text sharp and multimedia content look clear and appealing. These laptops excel in engineering and design tasks as well, thanks to their wide color gamuts, providing accuracy for professional creative work that entails precise color rendition. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens on both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and slower response times compared to screens optimized for such purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 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
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
The MSI Prestige 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for engineering tasks that require strong computational and graphical capabilities, but it's less portable due to its higher weight.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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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