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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 is less expensive, more portable, and has better battery efficiency, making it a suitable choice for general use and mobility. The MSI Raider GE66, however, offers more storage, memory, and a more powerful processor and graphics card, which makes it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks at a higher price point and with lesser battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE66.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers solid performance with a capable AMD processor and a good amount of RAM, making it suitable for general use; however, the MSI Raider GE66 has a more powerful Intel processor and double the RAM, which, along with its larger battery, higher screen refresh rate, and better keyboard, explains its very good general-use reputation despite being slightly heavier and potentially less portable.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a higher screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, and it comes with a more capable GPU, making it very good for these tasks. Whereas the Eluktronics RP-15, while still suitable for gaming and 3D, has a lower refresh rate and a less powerful GPU, thus considered only good.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Raider GE66 offer displays that provide clear visuals and brightness that make everyday activities like browsing and video watching enjoyable. For engineering and design, their high-resolution panels with wide color gamut support ensure precise color accuracy and detail necessary for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may not deliver the smooth visuals preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Raider GE66 both have only fair portability.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Eluktronics RP-15
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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."
MSI Raider GE66
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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