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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is a more portable option with its lightweight design and smaller screen, making it suited for frequent travelers or those with limited space. It also has a higher resolution OLED touchscreen display and longer battery life, ideal for general use and multimedia consumption. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 has a larger screen with a high refresh rate and dedicated Nvidia graphics card, better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it is heavier and less portable. If portability and display quality are your priorities, go with the Dell; if performance in graphics-intensive tasks is more crucial, consider the Eluktronics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, lightweight design, and long battery life, complemented by a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it highly portable with great performance for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15, while offering a larger screen and a dedicated GPU, which is beneficial for graphically intensive tasks, tends to be less portable and has a shorter battery life, though it might appeal to users requiring a laptop for gaming or creative applications.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-quality OLED screen and capable integrated graphics, but the Eluktronics RP-15 pulls ahead with a superior dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for a smoother gaming experience. Though both have good screen quality and capable CPUs, the better GPU and refresh rate of the Eluktronics RP-15 make it more suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
8.0
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, serving general users and professionals in engineering and design with vibrant and detailed visuals; however, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming, where smoother motion is key. The Eluktronics RP-15 also offers a high-quality display with similar resolution and brightness, ensuring that general tasks and design work are presented with clarity and a wide range of colors, but it doesn’t prioritize the high refresh rates sought by gamers for fluid gameplay. What sets the XPS 13 Plus apart for engineering and design specifically is likely its better coverage of professional color gamuts, which ensures that colors seen on screen are both diverse and true to life, a must-have for precision work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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