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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the HP Envy 17 is typically less expensive and offers a larger screen with a numerical keypad, making it more suitable for tasks like data entry or desktop publishing where screen real estate and number input are important. It is heavier and bulkier, however, which impacts portability. Despite this, its performance is solid for general use and engineering tasks, though it may not excel in 3D or machine learning applications. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, is more portable due to its smaller size and significantly lighter weight, with a longer battery life, making it ideal for those on the go. It also has a higher quality build and better heat management, but it is more expensive. It offers good general performance and a backlit RGB keyboard, but its smaller screen size could be a disadvantage for tasks requiring a larger display or multitasking. Both laptops have a touchscreen and similar storage and memory capacities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 and Razer Book 13 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness for general use, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamut coverage, offering accurate color representation essential for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short as their screens do not have the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 caters well to general use with its larger screen and numerical keypad, making it suitable for productivity tasks, though at the expense of portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 offers excellent portability and longer battery life for on-the-go users, while maintaining high-quality build and components, but does so with a smaller screen which may not be preferred for multitasking or media consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and the Razer Book 13 are both judged as fair for gaming and 3D largely because they share similar integrated GPUs that can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but fall short of the performance offered by dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for many activities but may not provide the smoothest experience for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 is equipped with a more recent CPU which may offer better performance for engineering applications, along with a larger screen that could be beneficial for design tasks, yet it is heavier and less portable than the Razer Book 13, which has a higher screen resolution and pixel density, offering potentially sharper images for detailed work, in a more compact and travel-friendly form.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
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 Envy 17 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
7.5
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"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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