The HP 15" Laptop is a budget-friendly choice with adequate performance for general use, a larger screen, and a numeric keypad which might be convenient for data entry. However, its storage is more limited and it's a bit heavier. The Razer Book 13 is more expensive but offers better performance, especially for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering use. It has a higher resolution touchscreen with a better aspect ratio for productivity, is lighter, and has a longer battery life. It's also more portable with a higher build quality, but lacks a numeric keypad. If price is your main concern and you do mostly general computing, the HP might suffice. If you need better performance for complex tasks and a more portable device with a high-quality build, the Razer Book 13 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Book 13 provides a superior experience due to its higher quality screen, more powerful processor, and better portability, supported by its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it good for general use. In comparison, the HP 15" Laptop has less RAM and a less capable processor, alongside a lower-quality display and shorter battery life, which makes it fair for general use and less suitable for multitasking or extended unplugged times.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Book 13 is better suited for engineering and design uses because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality GPU than the HP 15" Laptop, contributing to better performance in demanding applications. Additionally, the Razer's superior screen resolution and quality offer clearer and more accurate visual representations, which combined with its portability and quieter operation, make it a preferable option for intensive workloads, though it may come at a higher cost.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the HP 15" may offer adequate resolution and brightness, but the Razer Book 13 stands out with better clarity and vibrancy, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing or video streaming. For engineering and design work where color precision matters, the Razer's display covers a wider range of colors, ensuring more accurate and detailed visual work compared to the HP. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as high refresh rates are critical for smooth visuals, and neither the HP nor the Razer excel in this respect, potentially leading to less fluid motion during gameplay or 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Razer Book 13 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."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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