The Eluktronics RP-15 usually comes at a midrange price and generally costs less, with respectable battery life and good performance for both general use and intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and it's well-suited for engineering software. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, while more expensive, offers premium build quality, better battery life, and a higher refresh rate display, which could make fast-paced visuals smoother. It's also lighter and more portable, with higher screen resolution despite being slightly smaller. Both have backlit keyboards and are equipped with powerful processors and GPUs for demanding applications. If budget is a constraint and you need a versatile machine for a variety of tasks, including gaming and engineering, the Eluktronics RP-15 is a solid choice, while the Razer Blade 14 is more suitable if you prioritize portability, superior battery life, and screen quality, and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outshines the Eluktronics RP-15 in general use mainly due to its higher-end CPU, offering stronger performance, and better screen quality with higher resolution and brightness. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more portable design and longer battery life, further enhancing its suitability for general use while maintaining good build and heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) offer high-resolution displays with the brightness and panel type that make them suitable for a variety of tasks including web browsing, media consumption, and document editing. For engineering and design work, color accuracy is key; both models provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who work with visual content can trust the colors they see on screen for their projects. For gaming and 3D applications, however, these laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed specifically for gaming.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are very good for engineering and design because they both offer powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-performance GPUs that handle demanding software with ease, paired with screens that deliver crisp, color-accurate visuals. However, the Razer Blade is superior in portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, and it boasts better speaker and keyboard quality, though the RP-15 is likely more upgradable with more physical ports and slots.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
6.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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