The HP Envy 17 is often significantly less expensive and comes with a larger 17.3-inch screen that is touch-enabled, better for general use and tasks that benefit from a larger display, such as document editing or browsing. However, it's heavier and therefore less portable, and while its performance is suitable for general use and some demanding tasks, it's not as powerful for intensive gaming or engineering software as the Razer Blade 14.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is at a higher price point but offers stronger performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, thanks to its advanced GPU. It's more suitable for gaming and tasks requiring high graphical power. Its screen has a higher refresh rate and resolution, which is better for fast-motion scenarios, and it has a more portable form factor. Yet, it's more expensive and has a smaller 14-inch display, which is not a touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
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 portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a very powerful AMD processor and a superior Nvidia GPU, which combined with its high-resolution display that excels in color accuracy and brightness, makes it very good for general use, especially where crisp visuals and demanding applications are concerned. The HP Envy 17, while still capable with its Intel processor and integrated graphics, has a lower-resolution screen and bulkier form factor, so it's good for general use but less suited for portability and less visually intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 provides a decent gaming and 3D experience, but its performance may be limited as it typically has a lower-tier GPU and standard screen refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming machines. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it's equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate display, which is critical for smooth, responsive gameplay and rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms the HP Envy 17 in engineering and design due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which offers more robust processing for graphics-intensive tasks, and its higher resolution screen which is crucial for detail-oriented work. While the HP Envy 17 is still a strong contender with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for most tasks, its integrated graphics and lower resolution display means it can't quite match the Razer Blade's performance in demanding engineering software and intricate design tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the HP Envy 17's screen may offer satisfactory visuals as it prioritizes resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for day-to-day tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 likely provides sharper and brighter imagery. For engineering and design, both laptops have high-quality displays, but the Razer Blade 14 might excel due to possibly offering wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation. However, neither laptop is ideal for Gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in such applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and HP Envy 17 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 Envy 17 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"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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