The Eluktronics RP-15 excels in 3D rendering, machine learning, and other engineering tasks due to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for intensive gaming and demanding applications, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, with its Intel i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, is more portable with a longer battery life and a touchscreen display, ideal for business use and general productivity on the go, but it is not as well-equipped for gaming or heavy computational tasks. Both have similar storage and memory, and their prices are comparable. Consider whether portability and battery life or performance in demanding tasks are more crucial 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 Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that is far superior for gaming and 3D applications, and a screen with a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing a smoother visual experience compared to the Razer Book 13, which has an Intel Iris Xe GPU that offers moderate performance and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate. While both have high-quality screens and competent CPUs, the key differentiators for gaming and 3D tasks are the RP-15's significantly more powerful graphics card and higher screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is highly regarded for engineering and design owing to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen, which is crucial for demanding software and detailed work; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. The Razer Book 13, while also suitable for engineering and design with a capable Intel i7 CPU and high-resolution touchscreen, emphasizes portability and has a higher-quality keyboard, but it lacks a dedicated GPU, making it less adept at handling intensive graphical tasks.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers crisp visuals and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and superior brightness, which enhance the viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the RP-15's wide color gamuts, ensuring that the display can accurately represent a broad spectrum of colors for tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion, the RP-15 falls short, resulting in less fluid visuals compared to laptops with faster screens.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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.
The Razer Book 13 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a powerful CPU and GPU combo that's ideal for demanding tasks and gaming, with a high-quality display and ample RAM, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Razer Book 13. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, with its efficient CPU and vivid, high-brightness touchscreen display, offers great portability and longer battery life, making it optimal for on-the-go use and general tasks, though it may not handle intensive workloads as well as the RP-15.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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