The Eluktronics RP-15 comes at a midrange price, with strong performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering but it has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i. The RP-15 is slightly better for intensive gaming due to its high performance scores in relevant areas. On the other hand, the Slim 5i is priced lower, offers a larger storage out-of-the-box and supports better battery life, making it ideal for productivity and multimedia tasks. Both have 16 GB of RAM and similar GPUs and are suitable for gaming, with the Slim 5i having a slightly larger screen. Considering portability, both laptops are fairly similar, although the Slim 5i is slightly heavier. If longer battery life and more built-in storage are priorities, go for the Slim 5i; for better performance in specialized tasks like gaming, consider the RP-15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offer pleasant visuals with screens that strike a good balance between resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant displays suitable for everyday tasks. Engineering and design tasks, however, benefit from the Eluktronics RP-15's superior color accuracy, which is crucial for work requiring precise color representation, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i still provides reasonably accurate colors. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, meaning they lack the fluid motion required for high-speed gaming and may not provide as immersive an experience in fast-paced or visually demanding 3D environments.
Cost
$1,399
$1,055
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both well-suited for general use due to their robust CPUs and 16GB of RAM which ensure smooth multitasking and solid performance, in addition to high-quality IPS screens with good color coverage for a pleasing visual experience. While the RP-15 is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability, the Legion Slim 5i offers a larger battery for longer use between charges and has a higher-quality keyboard, making it more comfortable for extended typing sessions.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is considered very good for gaming and 3D as it provides a larger, higher-resolution display and a more powerful CPU compared to the Eluktronics RP-15, which also makes it better for tasks that require both GPU and CPU performance. The Lenovo's higher battery capacity means more playtime for gaming or 3D work, and its screen offers slightly better pixel density and larger color coverage, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are well-suited for engineering and design primarily due to their powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens with good resolution and color accuracy. While the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a balance of performance with a solid AMD processor and Nvidia GPU, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i features a larger screen with a higher resolution and better contrast, a slightly longer battery life, and better portability due to its less weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for content creation, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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
7.8/10
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
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
7.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 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 Slim 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 Slim 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 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."
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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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