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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Eluktronics RP-15 usually comes at a somewhat less expensive price compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, which has an upper midrange price. If storage is a priority, the Legion 5 Pro offers twice the storage of the RP-15. Performance-wise, both laptops are quite capable, but the Legion 5 Pro has a slightly more powerful GPU which better suits intensive gaming and demanding tasks. In terms of battery life, the Legion 5 Pro's battery is larger, but this also comes with a heavier build, making it less portable. Both have excellent screens suitable for general use and engineering, but if a larger screen is important, the Legion 5 Pro has an edge with a slightly bigger display. The RP-15 has a slightly better portability score, making it easier to carry around. Ultimately, the choice depends on your willingness to spend more for additional storage, a slightly more powerful GPU, and less portability, or saving some money with the RP-15 while still getting solid performance for general use and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is rated higher for gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, which provides smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. Although the Eluktronics RP-15 is also suited for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, it has a lower screen refresh rate and overall build qualities when compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 which edges it out in performance.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for software development.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both offer displays with sharp resolution and high brightness, making them ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, their screens boast wide color gamuts, providing the accuracy needed for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates hinder smooth motion rendering, making them less suitable compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,840
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,840.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are well-suited for general use with their high-quality screens, sufficient RAM, and powerful CPUs, which handle everyday tasks smoothly. The RP-15 is more portable with longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, while the Legion 5 Pro offers a larger screen and superior speakers, but with added weight and reduced battery life in comparison.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 excels in engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a high-resolution IPS screen ensuring clear and accurate visual representation, which are all crucial for CPU-intensive tasks and detailed graphics work. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers slightly greater GPU performance, more storage, and a screen with a taller aspect ratio for additional vertical workspace, again with a high-quality IPS panel, which is beneficial for reading extensive code or designs. Both models offer substantial RAM for multitasking and complex processes, but keep in mind the Legion Pro 5 is a bit heavier which could affect portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics RP-15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,840 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 4 | |
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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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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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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