If you prioritize strong performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 17 with its higher-end graphics and processor is a better choice despite being more expensive. It also has a larger screen size, which could be beneficial for detailed work, but this makes it less portable than the Eluktronics RP-15. On the other hand, if portability and value for money are more important to you and your tasks are not as demanding, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a good balance of performance and cost, suitable for general use and less intensive engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and substantially more RAM than the Eluktronics RP-15, which translates to smoother and faster performance in a variety of tasks. While the RP-15 offers solid screen quality and is lighter for better portability, the Stealth 17 provides a larger and brighter display with better battery life, but it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, which are very important for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Stealth 17 boasts a top-tier Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, providing even smoother visuals and better performance in the same applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is very good.
The MSI Stealth 17 stands out for engineering and design with a more robust CPU, four times the RAM, and a higher-end GPU than the Eluktronics RP-15, which are very important for such tasks, along with a higher quality screen essential for detail-oriented work. However, the RP-15 has the edge in portability and battery life, which are somewhat important considerations for users who value mobility and longer unplugged usage.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and the MSI Stealth 17 both offer high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that provide clear and vibrant images for everyday tasks and professional work in engineering and design, ensuring accurate color reproduction with their wide color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion and slower screen response times, which are more critical for fast-paced visuals and a more immersive experience. While both laptops serve general and engineering needs well, serious gamers and 3D designers may find the screen performance lacking for their specialized requirements.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$3,899
$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 Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"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 Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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