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Updated January 10, 2024·
Selecting the HP 15" Laptop would save you money, offer decent general use performance, and a lightweight design good for portability. However, it has lower storage capacity, a less powerful processor and graphics unit, shorter battery life, and lower display quality than the Razer Blade 18. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, provides high-end features suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering software, higher battery capacity, and a more premium build, but it comes at a significantly higher price and is heavier, which affects its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the HP 15" Laptop in general use primarily due to its substantially higher-performing CPU and increased RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and faster application handling. Furthermore, the Razer's superior screen quality, including a higher resolution and better color accuracy, enhances the visual experience, though it comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life compared to the lighter and longer-lasting HP.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop is equipped with basic UHD Graphics and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which may limit performance and fluidity in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 offers a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a much smoother 240 Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing visual performance and gaming responsiveness.
Engineering and Design
6.2
9.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop is fairly suited for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU, which provide modest performance for less demanding tasks, alongside a satisfactory screen quality, but it’s lighter and easier to carry compared to the Razer Blade 18. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 offers exceptional performance for engineering and design work given its powerful CPU and high-end GPU, superior screen resolution and quality for detailed visuals, but is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
6.9
8.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 prioritize a clear and vibrant display for activities like browsing, streaming, or document editing, the HP's fair screen offers a balance for everyday tasks but falls short for specialized ones. The Razer Blade's very good screen boasts superior color accuracy and range, making it ideal for engineering, CAD, and professional design where detail and color representation are critical. However, for gaming or 3D modeling where fast-moving visuals are key, neither laptop's screen excels due to their lack of high refresh rates, despite the Razer Blade's better resolution and panel type offering a somewhat better experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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