The Eluktronics RP-15 is more expensive, offering better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, which is reflected in its more powerful graphics card. Its battery life is shorter, and it is slightly heavier, which could affect portability. However, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is lighter, cheaper, and has longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and easier to carry around. The Lenovo has a touchscreen and a better resolution due to its taller aspect ratio, which may be preferred for productivity tasks. If gaming, the Eluktronics might be preferred as it is built with a stronger GPU enabling better gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16 mainly because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is essential for handling graphics-intensive tasks and providing smoother frame rates, while the Lenovo includes the less powerful RTX 3050. Both laptops have similar high-refresh-rate screens which are ideal for gaming, but the stronger GPU in the Eluktronics makes it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is superior to the Lenovo Slim 7 16's RTX 3050, delivering better performance for GPU-intensive tasks; however, the Lenovo with its lighter weight and higher battery capacity offers more portability and longer unplugged usability but less graphical processing power. Both laptops feature similar CPU, RAM, and high-resolution IPS screens, ensuring sharp images and solid performance, yet the RP-15's better GPU provides an edge for more demanding engineering software and design work, while the Slim 7 16 excels in portability and longer battery life with a slightly less vibrant display.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Both the Eluktronics RP-15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 have displays with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are key. Engineers and designers will benefit from their wide color gamuts, essential for accuracy in color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for these high-motion activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$591
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $591.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers strong performance with a high-quality display, suitable for various tasks with ample RAM and a capable CPU, but is less portable and has moderate battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which offers a slightly more efficient CPU, a touchscreen with higher resolution and brightness, and better battery life, housed in a lighter and thinner frame for easier portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the Eluktronics RP-15 or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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