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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 17" Laptop is less expensive, has a larger screen, and offers good general use performance with decent battery life. It's suitable for general tasks, light gaming, and less intensive engineering work. The Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its advanced GPU and faster processor. It also has a more portable and premium build, higher screen resolution, color accuracy, and refresh rate, making it ideal for creative professionals and serious gamers. Consider the HP for cost-effective, everyday use and the Razer if you require top-notch performance and graphic capabilities for more specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen, ample RAM, and a solid CPU is well-suited for day-to-day tasks and multitasking, providing a comfortable user experience for general use, though it's less portable and has average battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while also equipped with plenty of RAM and a high-performance CPU, offers better portability with a more compact form factor and superior screen quality, which appeals to users who need higher resolution and refresh rates for both work and play, at the expense of a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which are very important for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D experiences, compared to the HP 17" Laptop's integrated Vega 8 graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate. Although both laptops offer similar CPUs and good screen quality, these key differences in GPU and refresh rate are what separate their gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
6.8
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and 3D applications, along with a higher resolution display that benefits design work. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop, while suitable for engineering, has a less powerful AMD CPU and integrated GPU, and lower screen resolution, which could be limiting for intensive engineering software and intricate design details, but offers a larger screen and is less expensive.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 screen, despite its larger size, has moderate resolution and brightness, making it sufficient for browsing and productivity but lacking the clarity needed for detailed design work or an immersive gaming experience. The Razer Blade 15, with its high-resolution display, shines in general use and design due to vibrant colors and wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation essential for professional editing and CAD work. However, while both screens fall short in gaming and 3D applications, as neither offers the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced games or simulations.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the Razer Blade 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 17" Laptop | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.78" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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