The HP 15" Laptop offers a budget-friendly option, suited for general use with its moderate storage, RAM, and integrated graphics. The Razer Blade 14 (2023), on the other hand, is pricier but delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card. It boasts a higher resolution and more vivid color display, ideal for creative professionals. While the Razer has better battery life and a more compact size, making it easier to carry, the HP is lighter and has a number pad, which could be more practical for number-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop is equipped with a basic Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, adequate for routine tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that excel in performance, making it suitable even for intensive tasks. The Razer Blade also has a significantly better display in terms of resolution and color coverage, a higher RAM capacity for smooth multitasking, and a longer battery life, but it comes at a higher price and marginally less portability due to its slight increase in weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has a basic Intel integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities, whereas the Razer Blade 14 (2023) boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a much higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, making it significantly better for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a superior AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia GPU for demanding engineering and design tasks, plus a higher resolution and brighter screen with more accurate colors, leading to better performance and visual fidelity. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop has a modest Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics which are less powerful, and its screen, while fair, is lower resolution and less vibrant, making it adequate but not ideal for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
6.3/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're mainly using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents, the HP's fair screen will suffice, but the Razer Blade's very good display, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a more pleasant and sharp viewing experience. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are crucial, the Razer Blade stands out with its superior color range, making it more suitable for professionals who need precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite both laptops having less than ideal refresh rates for the smoothest motion, the Razer's resolution and panel type still offer a better, although not optimal, visual experience compared to the HP.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$378
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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