The HP Envy x360 15" is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use, with a touchscreen and good battery life, but moderate performance due to its processor and integrated graphics. It's heavier and thicker than the Razer Blade 14 (2023), which, although more expensive, offers high-end performance, making it ideal for 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks. The Razer boasts a faster refresh rate display with a higher resolution for sharper imagery, despite lacking a touchscreen. It's also more portable due to its lighter weight and more compact size. If price is a concern and your needs are basic, go for the HP. If you require top-tier performance and portability, and are willing to spend more, the Razer is an excellent choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" is well-suited for general use with adequate performance for everyday tasks, a quality touchscreen for versatility, and good battery life; its larger size makes it less portable than some alternatives. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers superior performance for more demanding applications, a higher-quality screen, and despite its smaller form factor delivering better portability, it comes at a higher cost and may provide more power than necessary for users with modest computing needs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a mid-range processor and integrated graphics, which makes it adequate for basic engineering and design tasks but less suited for demanding software, while its larger screen is beneficial for design work but impacts portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) boasts a high-end processor and dedicated graphics, providing excellent performance for complex engineering simulations and 3D design, alongside a high-resolution display, though at a higher price and with possibly louder operating noise when under load.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a screen that's fine for everyday tasks and office work due to its sufficient resolution and brightness, but its color range might not be wide enough for precise engineering and design work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) has a display that's sharp and bright, with extensive color coverage, making it ideal for design professionals who need accuracy for color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D work, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness of motion and responsiveness that gamers and 3D designers rely on.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
"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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