If you prioritize high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D design, or machine learning and you don't mind spending more, the Eluktronics RP-15 is a good option, featuring a more powerful graphics card and a higher resolution display. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers decent performance for general use and lighter engineering tasks, the MSI Thin GF63 could be suitable. It's also lighter and thinner, which makes it more portable. Bear in mind, though, that the MSI may have shorter battery life and a lower screen refresh rate than the Eluktronics. 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
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15's higher-resolution screen and better GPU make it very suitable for engineering and design tasks, requiring intensive graphical performance, while the MSI Thin GF63 offers a lighter form factor with slightly lower screen resolution and GPU power, making it a good, more portable option for similar tasks.
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
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a high-resolution display with bright colors and wide viewing angles that make it excellent for productivity and professional design tasks, which benefit from its superior color accuracy across various color spectrums. However, its lower refresh rate might not appeal to gamers who prioritize fluid motion and rapid visuals. The MSI Thin GF63, while offering acceptable brightness and resolution for everyday tasks and some design work, lacks the color precision and high refresh rates needed for high-end engineering software and smooth gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 provides excellent performance for general use thanks to its superior AMD processor, ample RAM, and high-resolution screen but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Thin GF63, which offers good CPU performance, enough RAM for everyday tasks, and manages portability more effectively with a lighter design and slightly better battery life. While both have quality IPS displays and sufficient storage, preferences between the two may hinge on whether screen sharpness and performance or ease of carrying and longer use between charges are prioritized.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Thin GF63 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
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and MSI Thin GF63 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the MSI Thin GF63 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 GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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