The HP 17" Laptop is often significantly less expensive, offers a larger 17.3-inch screen without touch capabilities, and has a keyboard with a number pad. It's powered by an AMD Ryzen processor with integrated Vega graphics, resulting in good general performance and the capacity for light 3D and engineering tasks. However, this laptop is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Book 13.
Conversely, the Razer Book 13 is often significantly more expensive but offers a smaller, higher-quality 13.4-inch touchscreen with better color accuracy and a Thunderbolt 4 port. It has better build quality, heat management, and longer battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for general use, premium business tasks, and some engineerng applications. It uses an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which provides a similar level of performance for general tasks but lacks dedicated hardware for intensive gaming or high-end 3D/machine learning tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 size is beneficial for general use and engineering tasks, providing more screen real estate for multitasking and detailed work, but its likely standard refresh rate and resolution make it less suitable for immersive gaming and 3D work, which require higher refresh rates for smooth visuals. The Razer Book 13, with a smaller form factor, offers high-quality visuals and color accuracy which is sufficient for general use and professional design work, but similar to the HP laptop, its screen may not be optimal for gaming and 3D design due to a standard refresh rate that doesn't cater to the fast-paced visuals these activities demand. Both laptops are missing higher refresh rates which are crucial for gaming and 3D rendering, and while they might offer an adequate resolution and panel type for many tasks, these attributes alone don't satisfy the demanding requirements of high-frame-rate gaming or advanced 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its larger screen and number pad, excels in comfort for daily tasks and multitasking, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers higher screen quality and longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use and media consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its AMD Vega 8 GPU, won't offer top-tier gaming graphics but is reasonable for less demanding games and 3D tasks, and with a basic 60Hz screen refresh rate, the visual fluidity is sufficient for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced action. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 also has a modest Intel Iris Xe GPU which provides similar fair performance capabilities for gaming and 3D applications, and while it shares the same 60Hz refresh rate, limiting its appeal for competitive gaming, the higher screen quality may enhance the general viewing experience.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, with an AMD Ryzen processor and 16GB RAM, is better suited for engineering and design tasks that require a larger screen and possibly heavier usage, while the Razer Book 13 has a more portable form factor with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB RAM, making it efficient for similar tasks but with a higher-resolution and touch-enabled smaller display. Although both have integrated graphics that support basic design tasks, the Razer Book 13's emphasis on portability and screen quality offers advantages for on-the-go use, whereas the HP's larger display benefits stationary work with more screen real-estate.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 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 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.
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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Razer Book 13 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."
"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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