Eluktronics RP-15
Eluktronics RP-15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.9/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.3/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.8/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.9/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.6/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Eluktronics RP-15 is a well-rounded laptop with a sturdy build and is designed for performance-oriented tasks such as 3D rendering and machine learning, while still being capable for general use and engineering. It has a powerful AMD Ryzen processor paired with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which makes it suitable for intensive gaming as well. It comes with a significant amount of RAM and storage space for most modern applications. The display is sizable and of high quality, with a high refresh rate, good color coverage, and a high resolution that benefits detailed work and general use alike. Being a performance-focused machine, it does have a shorter battery life and is heavier, affecting its portability. The keyboard is of good quality, and the laptop includes useful features like a backlit keyboard, multiple USB-C ports, and Ethernet, but it lacks facial recognition and Thunderbolt connectivity. It's reasonably priced for its feature set, making it a good choice for someone who needs a balance between power and price and is less concerned about carrying their laptop around frequently. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High resolution 2560 x 1440 display
- Powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU
- Good 3D and engineering performance
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Has hardware ray tracing support
Cons
- Average battery life of 6 hours
- Moderate weight at under 5 pounds
- No Thunderbolt or USB4 ports
- No touchscreen capability
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.5
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, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Gaming & AI:4.4
The Eluktronics RP-15 is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, which is capable of delivering high-fidelity graphics and smooth frame rates, and it has a screen with a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, which ensures more fluid motion and a better visual experience during fast-paced games.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Content Creation:4.3
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.2
The Eluktronics RP-15 is equipped with a strong CPU and substantial RAM, ensuring efficient multitasking and snappy performance for general use. Its high-quality IPS display offers sharp images and good color reproduction, while its fair battery life and portability make it suitable for users who require mobility without compromising on screen quality or computing power.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Build Quality:4.1
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:4.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:3.9
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | ||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | ||
Width | 14.16" | ||
Depth | 9.67" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 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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