The Eluktronics RP-15 generally offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, making it better suited for intensive computing but at a midrange price point. It has a higher refresh rate display, which is beneficial for gaming and fast-motion visuals, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is more affordable and has a lighter build with a longer battery life, making it more suited for general use and on-the-go productivity, although it may fall short in more graphically demanding tasks. It also has a higher quality keyboard and a screen with a taller aspect ratio, which can enhance productivity and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offer excellent screens with the clarity and brightness you'll appreciate. For engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction matters, the RP-15's stronger color gamut coverage will ensure more precise hues, but the IdeaPad Pro 5i is still a solid contender. However, for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering where smooth motion is key, neither laptop is ideal due to lower refresh rates, which make them less suitable for those particular activities.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a powerful AMD CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and a decent battery life, targeting users who require performance and visual accuracy, though it has a moderate weight which affects its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also offers comparable CPU and RAM capacity, excellent screen with higher brightness and resolution, longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable for on-the-go use while still catering well to general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, is well-equipped for engineering and design tasks requiring high computing power and strong graphical performance, while also offering a quality IPS screen. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also excels in these areas with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, boasting a slightly higher-resolution IPS display for crisp visuals, and it offers better portability due to its lighter weight along with a higher quality keyboard and lesser operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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