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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop, being budget-friendly, offers moderate performance suitable mainly for general use and less intensive engineering tasks due to its processor and RAM. It's lightweight and has a good battery life, making it ideal for users needing portability and long usage times away from power sources. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17, at a higher price point, delivers superior performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and demanding engineering applications, thanks to its high-end processor, substantial RAM, and advanced graphics card. However, it's heavier and has lower battery life, which may not be ideal for those frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- 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 display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop is labeled fair for general use primarily due to its modest processor, average screen quality, and limited battery life; however, its lightweight design enhances portability. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17 offers a superior experience for general use thanks to its high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, top-tier screen quality, and robust speaker system, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
8.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop sports a modest integrated GPU and a screen with a basic refresh rate which offers serviceable gaming and 3D performance, while the Razer Blade 17 provides top-tier gaming and 3D capabilities with its high-end dedicated GPU and a much higher refresh rate display. Additionally, the Razer's superior CPU and screen quality can further enhance the gaming and 3D experiences, despite the HP's satisfactory performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
6.0
9.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop with a mid-range processor, moderate RAM, and a basic integrated GPU is fair for engineering and design due to sufficient but not exceptional processing power and screen quality. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 excels with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU, alongside a superior quality display which is essential for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.0
8.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
8.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP 14" Laptop's screen quality is considered fair due to its adequate resolution and brightness levels, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing, but the panel type may not offer the wide viewing angles and vibrant colors of higher-end screens. The Razer Blade 17 provides a very good screen experience for engineering and design with its higher resolution and wide color gamut coverage, offering precision and color accuracy critical for professional creative work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the Razer Blade 17 falls short due to its poor refresh rate despite having a better resolution and panel type than the HP, which limits the fluidity and smoothness that gamers need for a seamless experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP 14" Laptop
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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