When considering a more budget-friendly option like the Eluktronics RP-15, you'll benefit from cost savings while still receiving adequate performance for everyday computing and gaming. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, while more expensive, offers premium features suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and professional-grade engineering software. It likely has superior display quality, stronger build, and possibly better thermal management, but at the expense of heavier weight and reduced portability. Choose the Eluktronics if affordability and decent performance are priorities; opt for the MSI if high-end work requirements and display fidelity justify the higher expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
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
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a blend of performance and mobility, with a capable CPU and enough RAM for everyday tasks, while also being light enough to carry around and providing a decent battery life. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its higher screen quality and significantly more powerful CPU, excels at more demanding applications but comes with a trade-off in terms of higher price and reduced battery life due to its more robust hardware.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers strong gaming performance due to its capable GPU, which also suits 3D work; however, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's top-tier GPU provides even better gaming and 3D capabilities, enhanced by a higher screen refresh rate, giving smoother visuals. While both have quality CPUs and screens, the MSI's standout refresh rate and superior GPU give it an edge in providing an exceptional gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is very good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, ensuring it can handle demanding engineering software, while its screen ensures precise color work; however, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio surpasses it with even more powerful specs and superior screen quality. While the Stealth is less portable due to its size and likely has higher operating noise, it compensates with a better keyboard for extended typing sessions and enhanced speakers for multimedia tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks such as web browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design work, both of these laptops have screens with a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for tasks that demand precise color fidelity. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, these laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for these high-frame rate scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$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 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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."
Get a great deal on the Eluktronics RP-15 or the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
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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