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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming is a priority, and you're willing to spend more, the Eluktronics RP-15 stands out with its powerful Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The HP Envy x360 15", on the other hand, is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it more portable and budget-friendly, but it has less storage, memory, and less powerful integrated AMD graphics, which may not be suitable for intensive engineering tasks or the latest games. Both have similar screen size and type, but the Envy has a touchscreen, which the RP-15 lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is superior for engineering and design tasks with a high-performing CPU, more RAM, and a robust dedicated GPU, complemented by its high-resolution display, which together facilitate complex computations and detailed visual work. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and its integrated GPU, combined with a standard full HD screen, limits performance for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is favored for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brighter display, which offers crisp and clear visuals, and its wide color gamut support that ensures accurate color representation for detailed design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is critical. The HP Envy x360 15", while offering reasonable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, falls short for professional engineering and design work due to less comprehensive color coverage, and its modest refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a higher resolution screen, more RAM, and a stronger CPU, making it well-suited for users needing more power for multitasking or demanding applications, but it has lower battery life and is less portable compared to the HP Envy x360 15".
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Envy x360 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
7.4
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Envy x360 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Envy x360 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 Eluktronics RP-15 and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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