If you're looking for a laptop primarily for general use and are sensitive to budget, the Eluktronics RP-15 is an affordable choice that offers respectable performance. However, if you lean towards high-end gaming, 3D work, or intensive engineering tasks and value premium build quality, the Razer Blade 18 is a superior option, albeit at a higher cost. You'll pay more for the Razer, but you'll also get better performance. Keep in mind, though, that the Razer Blade 18 may be heavier and less portable than the RP-15, and could have a shorter battery life, impacting its suitability for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15's moderate screen size and weight, combined with considerable CPU and RAM, make it suitable for general use, while the Razer Blade 18, despite being slightly heavier, offers superior screen quality and double the RAM, which, along with a high-end CPU, enhances its performance for more demanding tasks. However, the Razer Blade 18 is significantly less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the RP-15, impacting its convenience for mobile use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphic card and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Razer Blade 18 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphic card and a superior refresh rate of 240Hz, offering an even better experience for high-end gaming and demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is very good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, with ample screen resolution and refresh rate, suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, though the Razer Blade 18 edges it out with a higher-capacity SSD, more RAM, a more powerful Intel CPU, and superior Nvidia GPU, along with a larger, brighter display with a higher color accuracy, making it an exceptional option for those who prioritize top-tier performance and screen quality over factors like weight and battery life. While both feature quality keyboards and minimal operational noise, the heavier Razer Blade 18 is less portable but excels with an excellent keyboard and superior speakers, making it an ideal choice for workstation-level engineering and design work where mobility is not the primary concern.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Eluktronics RP-15 and Razer Blade 18 offer vivid displays with high resolution and ample brightness, making them enjoyable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops excel as their screens cover broad color ranges, enabling precise color work required in professional editing and modeling. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver the fluid visual experience that avid gamers and 3D animation creators seek, who often prioritize smoother motion over other display attributes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
"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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
Get a great deal on the Eluktronics RP-15 or the Razer Blade 18
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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