If you value performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 17, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, is the superior choice, albeit at a higher price. On the other hand, if portability and cost are more important to you, the HP 17" Laptop is lighter, more affordable, and offers a better battery life. However, it has a lower resolution display and less robust performance capabilities, making it better suited for general use rather than intensive engineering or gaming tasks. Both options have a 17 inch display size, but the Razer Blade offers a higher quality display with better color accuracy and higher screen resolution, which is essential for engineering and design works. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
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
7.3/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop, suitable for general use, has a lighter weight and decent screen quality, making it good for everyday tasks with moderate battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 excels in general use with its superior CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, higher resolution and brighter screen for clearer visuals, though it comes at the cost of being heavier and possibly shorter in battery life given its powerful components.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop, while suitable for some gaming and 3D tasks, is less capable in these areas because it uses an integrated Vega 8 GPU, which is generally less powerful, and has a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
9.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its Ryzen processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, is good for engineering and design due to its capable performance and quality IPS display. However, the Razer Blade 17, with its more powerful Intel i9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, and sharper 4K screen, provides excellent performance for more demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 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 17" Laptop is good.
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
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP's screen may not be as sharp or vivid as the Razer Blade due to lower resolution and brightness, which affects visibility in brightly lit conditions. In engineering and design tasks, the Razer Blade's screen offers a larger color range, making it better for professionals needing precise color accuracy. While both laptops have poor screens for gaming and 3D because of low refresh rates, the Razer's higher resolution and panel quality still provide a somewhat better visual experience.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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