When choosing between the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", consider how much you value certain aspects. The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a well-rounded performance with a strong emphasis on gaming and high tasks efficiency, but for a higher price. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" also performs well in gaming and is slightly heavier, but it comes with a friendlier price tag, making it an economical choice for general use and gaming. Battery performance is not mentioned, but the Lenovo has a rated longer battery life which might be more convenient for on-the-go use. If budget is a concern and you're seeking good performance with some gaming capabilities, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out as a cost-effective alternative. However, if you want higher performance for demanding tasks and are willing to pay more, the Eluktronics RP-15 might be your preferred option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display that offers crisp text and images, as well as color accuracy that ensures precise shades for design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The Lenovo Legion 5 15", while still very good for general tasks, has slightly less accurate color reproduction, making it less optimal for color-critical engineering and design work, and its similarly modest refresh rate does not cater to the high demands of gaming and 3D visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are suitable for general use thanks to their robust CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth operation across a variety of applications. Both laptops boast high-quality IPS screens with sharp resolutions, but the Eluktronics RP-15 has a slight edge in portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, while the Lenovo excels with a higher contrast ratio, superior keyboard, and more effective heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs and high screen refresh rates of 165Hz that enable smooth visual experiences. While both also boast high-resolution IPS displays, which contribute to better screen quality, the slightly faster CPU in the RP-15 may offer an edge in more demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" both offer powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens, making them well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. While both are similarly equipped, the Legion 5 has a slightly higher contrast ratio for the display and better keyboard quality, which could enhance visual accuracy and user comfort, but it is also slightly heavier and thicker, indicating a tradeoff between screen quality and portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion 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 Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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