For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on engineering tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15 is a solid choice with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and AMD Ryzen 7 processor, offering robust engineering performance and good general use capabilities. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16. On the other hand, the Samsung, with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, is highly portable, has an impressive battery life, and boasts an OLED touchscreen with superior color accuracy, making it excellent for general use and media consumption. It's also versatile as a 2-in-1 device. While it may not match the Eluktronics in engineering and gaming performance due to its integrated Adreno 750 GPU, it's a compelling option for those who prioritize a lightweight design, long battery life, and a high-quality display for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is only fair.
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
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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How the Eluktronics RP-15 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 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."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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