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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the Eluktronics RP-15, consider that the Alienware typically has a more robust build quality and may offer better gaming performance, which is ideal for heavy-duty tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning but it comes with a higher price tag and could be heavier, thus less portable. On the other hand, the RP-15 generally provides good value and performance for general use and gaming, while being more budget-friendly and easier to carry around, but it may not match the Alienware in raw power or premium features. Your decision should weigh how much you prioritize performance and build quality against cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m16 R2
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware m16 R2.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
302.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright display offers crisp text and vibrant images, enhancing the overall experience. In engineering and design, professionals need accurate color reproduction, so a laptop with wide color gamuts ensures that the colors in projects appear true-to-life and consistent. However, for 3D and gaming, where smooth motion is crucial, a laptop with a high refresh rate provides fluid visuals, which is essential for an immersive experience, and this feature may be lacking in laptops with otherwise excellent displays for other use cases.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 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
$1,650
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a price of $1,650 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
302.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the Eluktronics RP-15 both offer high-performance CPUs and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and general computing tasks, while their high-quality screens provide clear and vibrant visuals for everyday use. However, the Alienware typically has a heavier build and shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Eluktronics RP-15, which balances performance with somewhat better portability and longer battery life for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the Eluktronics RP-15 both feature powerful GPUs and high screen refresh rates, key for smooth gaming and 3D performance. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate are the standout features that enhance the visual and interactive experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2, with its advanced CPU, abundant RAM, and high-quality GPU, delivers robust performance and smooth visuals on its crisp screen, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Eluktronics RP-15 also offers powerful CPU and GPU capabilities with ample RAM and a sharp display for similar tasks, it's generally lighter with quieter operating noise, making it a more portable option without significantly sacrificing computing power.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.6
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Eluktronics RP-15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Alienware m16 R2 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m16 R2 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,650 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.8'' x 0.93'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.75 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.33" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 302 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Alienware m16 R2
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Momo Tabari | January 2024
"Alienware’s m16 R2 is a solid gaming laptop that leaves much to be desired, particularly in its quest to fulfill your needs as a product for productivity. Battery life under eight hours and a dim display are both vital issues for something that will accompany you through school projects or a workday. However, the Alienware m16 R2 is an exceedingly powerful gaming laptop, consistently being one of the best in our performance tests when compared against similar products. Even then, its display is lacking color, its fans get pretty darn loud, and its speakers aren’t punchy enough to rise above that noise."
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."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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.
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