The Eluktronics RP-15 tends to be somewhat more expensive than the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, but it compromises on battery life, offering less time away from a power source compared to the Legion 5i Pro. Both laptops have similar storage and memory capacities, powerful processors, and are equipped with the same level of graphics card, which makes them suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering and machine learning. The RP-15's display has a higher pixel density leading to sharper images, but the Legion 5i Pro's screen offers a slightly taller aspect ratio which can be beneficial for productivity work. In terms of portability, both are relatively heavy and thick, making them not ideal for frequent travelers. If you prioritize better battery life and a higher contrast screen, the Lenovo is the better option, but if a slightly better build and thermal performance with high-quality screen colors are your preference, you might lean towards the RP-15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i have similar screen quality.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both offer displays with sharp resolutions and adequate brightness, making them excellent for general use where reading text and viewing images are common tasks. For engineering and design work, their panels cover a wide range of colors in the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is vital for precision tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications which benefit greatly from higher refresh rates for smoother motion, both the RP-15 and Legion Pro 5i fall short, potentially making fast-paced visuals less fluid and therefore, less immersive.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro both have similar high-quality CPUs, ample RAM, and sharp, color-accurate IPS displays, making them excellent for general use tasks; the RP-15 has a slight edge in portability and longer battery life, whereas the Legion 5i Pro is praised for very good keyboard and speaker quality but is a bit heavier and offers shorter battery usage time.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers slightly better screen quality with higher brightness and contrast, and a larger battery which may contribute to longer gaming sessions, while both the Legion Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 have equally powerful GPUs and high refresh rates crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The RP-15, meanwhile, is equipped with an AMD CPU and offers a similar gaming experience, but the Legion's Intel CPU may edge out in performance for some games and tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is a solid choice for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, high-quality IPS display, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, making it capable of handling demanding software and providing good screen clarity. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with its similarly capable Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, stands out for its slightly larger and brighter display and better heat management, which can be beneficial for long hours of intensive work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 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.
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 5i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion 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."
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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