The Eluktronics RP-15, while more expensive, offers better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a superior GPU and CPU, adequate for intensive gaming. It also has a higher resolution display, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is lighter, less expensive, and has longer battery life, making it more portable and suitable for general use. However, its performance for demanding tasks and gaming is inferior due to a less powerful integrated graphics chip. Choose Eluktronics RP-15 for high-performance needs or the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 for budget-friendliness and portability. 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
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
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
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, supports higher gaming and 3D performance, as well as a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 which has an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate. The Eluktronics RP-15's superior hardware makes it more suitable for demanding tasks despite potentially being more expensive and having a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a dedicated GPU with significant graphics performance, and a higher-resolution screen that benefits engineering and design tasks which require computational power and detailed visuals.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and excellent color reproduction, which ensures sharp images and accurate colors critical for detail-oriented tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a middle ground with adequate resolution and color quality for everyday tasks and engineering but falls short for gaming and 3D work due to similar limitations in refresh rate and color gamut.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
$771
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, and it has a higher resolution screen which is ideal for detailed work, but its battery life is shorter compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which offers longer battery life and a lighter design, adding to its portability. While both have the same amount of storage, the RP-15 comes with more RAM, enhancing its performance, but the IdeaPad 5 scores higher in keyboard and speaker quality, potentially making it more enjoyable for everyday use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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