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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require high graphical performance and don't mind carrying a heavier laptop, the Eluktronics RP-15 with a more powerful graphics card may be the better choice. However, if you prefer a lighter, more portable laptop with a longer battery life and a higher-resolution display suitable for general use or media consumption, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 would be a more convenient option. Keep in mind that these features come with the tradeoff of lesser graphics performance compared to the Eluktronics model. The price difference should be considered alongside these performance and portability aspects to make the best decision for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for general use, offering a solid CPU and RAM, a high-quality screen, and a decent battery life, but at the cost of increased weight and less portability compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is rated very good for general use due to its similar CPU and RAM, slightly better screen quality, touch functionality, much lighter design for enhanced portability, and significantly longer battery life, although it comes with less powerful graphics capabilities.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better performance in fast-paced games compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which offers a capable but less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a lower 90Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is favored for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks, although its larger size and weight reduce portability compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which still offers sufficient performance capabilities with a lighter frame and longer battery life, making it a balance between capability and portability. The screen quality on both laptops is high, but the Eluktronics has a slight edge in refresh rate, which benefits design fluidity, while the Lenovo offers a higher resolution and touchscreen option that can be advantageous for detailed design work.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15's high resolution and bright display enhance readability and media consumption, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7's slightly lower brightness and resolution offer a still-pleasing experience but at possibly a lower cost. In engineering and design, the RP-15's wider color gamuts provide more accurate color representation, crucial for precise work, whereas the Slim Pro 7 has respectable color coverage, balancing cost and performance for moderate design needs. Whereas for gaming and 3D tasks, the RP-15's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid visuals compared to displays designed for gaming, with the Slim Pro 7 also not catered to fast-paced or highly detailed 3D visuals due to similar limitations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Eluktronics RP-15 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"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."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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