When choosing between the HP 15" Laptop and the Razer Blade 17, consider that the HP is more budget-friendly and offers greater portability with less weight, but its performance in general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks is modest. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, while more expensive and less portable due to its higher weight, provides significantly better performance for demanding tasks, with high-quality components suitable for intensive gaming and professional use, as well as a larger, higher resolution screen for vivid details, but this comes with a tradeoff of a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
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
6.7/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
5.9/10
8.6/10
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has an entry-level GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 comes with a high-end GPU and a faster 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing an excellent experience for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
9.1/10
5.8/10
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 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 shines in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample 32 GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which together offer excellent computational and graphics performance essential in demanding tasks, as well as a superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy than the HP 15" Laptop's Intel i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and integrated graphics, which, while serviceable, provide lesser power and screen fidelity. However, the HP 15" Laptop boasts a higher portability score, likely due to its lighter weight and smaller size, which may appeal to those prioritizing ease of transportation over raw performance.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
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 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
8.5/10
5.8/10
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 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the HP's screen might disappoint with limited brightness and resolution, which can affect clarity and comfort during prolonged use, whereas the Razer Blade's higher brightness and resolution ensure a more vibrant and sharp display. For engineering and design tasks, the HP falls short because of its narrower color gamut, leading to less accurate color representation, compared to the Razer Blade which covers a broader color gamut, essential for precise color work. Gamers and 3D designers would find the Razer Blade underwhelming due to its lower refresh rate, which means less fluid motion and slower response times, particularly noticeable in fast-paced visuals, even though it has a decent resolution and panel type.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"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."
"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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