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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and long battery life for general use like web browsing and office applications, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is less expensive and offers a lightweight design with high portability. If your focus is on higher performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 14 with a more powerful processor and gaming-grade graphics will give you better results, though it comes at a premium price and is slightly heavier, impacting its portability. Both laptops offer 16GB of RAM and sufficient storage, but the Razer Blade 14 also boasts a higher-resolution display, which is not a touchscreen unlike the HP's, and a significantly higher refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-paced gaming and smoother visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 leads in gaming and 3D performance due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and visually complex gaming experiences. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a lower refresh rate, making it less suited for intense gaming and 3D tasks despite being sufficient for less demanding activities.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.9/10
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 Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher screen resolution, which offers crisper visuals, and a more powerful GPU that accelerates graphics processing; however, it sacrifices some battery life and adds weight compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14, while adequate for engineering tasks, has more modest capabilities in terms of processing and graphics, although it benefits from longer battery life and is more portable.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a balance of resolution and brightness, ensuring comfortable everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, but the Razer Blade 14 steps up with a higher resolution for crisper text and more vibrant images. When considering engineering and design, the HP's color accuracy is sufficient, but the Razer Blade exceeds expectations with wider color gamut coverage, crucial for precision in creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth motion and responsiveness compared to models specifically tailored for such high-intensity visual tasks.
Cost
$1,400
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance for general use with its solid CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, high screen brightness, and good portability due to its lightweight design and long battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 excels in screen quality with a higher resolution display for sharper images and a powerful CPU suited for demanding tasks, but its emphasis on performance results in slightly less battery life and more weight which may affect its portability. Both laptops provide good keyboard and speaker quality, and advanced heat management, contributing to a better user experience in general use scenarios.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8
7.9
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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