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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 offers a balance between performance and portability with a strong emphasis on display quality and general use at a somewhat lower price. Its screen favors color accuracy and work in well-lit environments, making it suitable for productivity and creative tasks. The Eluktronics RP-15 comes at a slightly higher price, boasts a higher resolution display alongside superior 3D rendering capabilities and higher screen refresh rates, making it a better fit for gaming and visual content creation. However, its battery life is shorter and it's less portable. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and no number pad but do have backlit keyboards with different color lighting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Dell XPS 15 offers superior battery life and has a better build quality, making it very good for general use, especially with a high-quality screen and excellent keyboard; however, it's less suitable for intense gaming. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while good for general use with a higher resolution screen and capable of intensive gaming, has shorter battery life and lower portability, and its heat management and fan noise do not match the excellence of the XPS.
Gaming and AI
6.8
7.8
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 15 is equipped with an Intel Arc A370M GPU and a standard 60Hz display, making it competent for gaming and 3D applications. The Eluktronics RP-15, on the other hand, steps up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen of 165Hz, which provides a smoother and more responsive gaming and 3D experience, despite a slight sacrifice in portability and battery life.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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
8.1
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 15 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
7.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for software development, and content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a high-resolution display that's bright and clear which benefits tasks like browsing and watching videos, making it suitable for general use. Its accurate colors cover a wide range of color gamuts, essential for professional design and engineering work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the screen can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, despite the high resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 15 has good 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 15 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
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a balance of high performance and excellent screen quality with a significant battery life advantage for longer work sessions, but the Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for engineering and design with a superior graphics card and a higher resolution display for more demanding visual tasks, despite its shorter battery life and lower portability. While both laptops provide solid CPU and RAM for computational work, those opting for more intense graphical work might favor the RP-15, whereas XPS 15 users may appreciate the longer unplugged time and the more color-accurate screen.
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How the Dell XPS 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 15 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 3 | 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 XPS 15
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Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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