If cost is a significant factor and you don't require top-tier gaming or engineering capabilities, the HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen is suitable for basic use and offers substantial savings. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is smaller and more expensive but provides superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, along with a high-quality build and longer battery life. Both devices have sufficient memory and storage for typical use cases, but the Razer's more powerful processor and graphics make it a better choice for demanding applications at the expense of a higher price and reduced screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and satisfactory performance for regular tasks with decent screen quality, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, features a more powerful CPU and GPU, higher screen resolution, and longer battery life in a more compact and portable design, making it very good for general use even if it comes at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its integrated AMD graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, offers modest gaming and 3D capabilities suitable for casual use, while the Razer Blade 14 ups the ante with a high-end Nvidia graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate for a smoother and more immersive experience in intensive gaming and graphic tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics, which might suffice for some engineering and design tasks, but its screen resolution and graphics capabilities may limit advanced applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and a high-end Nvidia RTX graphics card, combined with a higher-resolution screen, offering superior performance for demanding engineering software and visually intensive design work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" 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
7.1/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" Laptop's larger screen may make multitasking easier in general use and provide ample space for engineering applications, but its resolution and brightness may not be optimal for sharpness or outdoor use, and its refresh rate is likely not high enough for smooth gaming and 3D experiences. The Razer Blade 14, with its smaller size, offers very good resolution and brightness for crisp visuals and better outdoor visibility for general use and engineering tasks, but its size might limit the immersive experience for gaming and 3D, despite its high-quality panel. Furthermore, despite the Razer's quality display, for the best gaming or 3D work, one should look for a laptop with an even higher refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
"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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