The Eluktronics RP-15 tends to be more expensive than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5. If you prefer sharper high-resolution graphics for engineering and 3D work, the Eluktronics RP-15 with its higher resolution display may suit you better, but it offers shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5. The Legion Slim 5, with its slightly enhanced battery capacity and lighter weight, might be the better option for everyday portability and longer periods of use away from power outlets. Both laptops provide performance suitable for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but the Eluktronics RP-15 slightly edges out in these performance areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and greater brightness, which sharpens text and images for everyday tasks, but its lower refresh rate affects the smoothness required in fast-paced games. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 provides adequate resolution and color reproduction for a satisfactory experience in both day-to-day activities and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, although it may not fully cover the color gamuts professionals seek. For gaming and 3D work, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates aren't high enough for the fluid motion graphics these applications demand.
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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 provides solid performance for general tasks with its strong CPU and plentiful RAM, while its high-resolution screen is also a benefit for crisp visuals; however, it has a relatively shorter battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also offers good performance for everyday use and has a longer battery life, making it a better choice for those needing to work on the go, but its display has a lower resolution compared to the RP-15.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are suitable for gaming and 3D due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs and high refresh rate displays; the RP-15 offers a slightly higher refresh rate, while the Lenovo brings a larger screen and longer battery life. Although both have similar CPUs and IPS screens for clear image quality, the RP-15 has a higher resolution which can make gaming and 3D experiences more detailed.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 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 Slim 5 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 Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the Eluktronics RP-15 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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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