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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 generally costs less and comes with a larger storage capacity. However, the Eluktronics RP-15, while being more expensive, features a more superior graphics card, better screen resolution, and slightly higher battery capacity. If you need better performance for 3D, machine learning, or gaming, along with a higher-quality display, the Eluktronics RP-15 is a stronger option. Conversely, if you prioritize storage and cost savings, the Dell G15 5520 may fulfill your needs adequately. Both offer similar portability and are suited for engineering tasks, but the RP-15 has an edge in terms of power and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell G15 5520 has a decent display with good resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and engineering applications where clear visuals and color accuracy are important. The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a display with higher color precision across different spectrums, benefiting professionals in engineering and design who need to ensure colors are represented accurately. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced action less smooth and immersive compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell G15 5520 both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520 has a strong processor and plenty of RAM, which makes it a solid performer for general tasks, plus it offers a good quality IPS screen for clear visuals, though its heavier weight may reduce portability and it provides an average battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 steps up with a better screen resolution and a more powerful graphics card, which increase its suitability for media-intensive tasks, but this is balanced with less storage space out of the box and a lighter frame that could enhance portability without sacrificing battery performance.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell G15 5520 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell G15 5520, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high refresh rate display, is well-suited for responsive gaming and entry-level 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 steps up with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 and a sharper display, offering enhanced graphics and detail for more demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell G15 5520 boasts an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU with ample storage, ideal for demanding engineering applications, but its weight and screen resolution are not optimized for portability and ultra-high-definition clarity, respectively.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 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 G15 5520 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell G15 5520 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 56 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 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 | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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