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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is your main concern, the Dell Inspiron 15 is a more budget-friendly option and will typically cover everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media playback. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Eluktronics RP-15 will provide better performance to handle those tasks efficiently. The trade-off with the RP-15 is the higher cost and possibly lower battery life due to the more powerful hardware. With portability, the Dell might be lighter and therefore easier to carry around; in contrast, gaming laptops like the RP-15 are often heavier and bulkier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good portability
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 speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 primarily because it has a stronger Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smoother visuals in games. On the other hand, the Dell comes with an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is less powerful for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks, and has a lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers superior performance for engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which better handle intensive tasks, along with a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen that benefits design work, albeit being less portable and noisier than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, which has an Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, suitable for less demanding engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15's higher resolution and brighter display make it more appealing for activities like browsing and video streaming compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, which offers a basic display suitable for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the RP-15 outshines the Inspiron with better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, providing more precision for professional work that requires exact color reproduction. However, despite their merits for other tasks, neither laptop is optimal for 3D applications or gaming as they both have poor refresh rates, which is key for smooth motion and a responsive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with an efficient Intel i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, suits general use for those needing a balance of performance and energy efficiency, while its reasonable screen quality and portability are bolstered by an average battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 also offers strong general use capabilities, featuring a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, alongside 16GB of RAM; it provides a superior screen experience yet trades off slightly in portability and battery life due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
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 Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.2
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 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 | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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