The HP Envy x360 15" is a versatile, budget-friendly option suitable for everyday use, offering good performance for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption with the additional flexibility of a 2-in-1 design. It's less powerful than the Razer Blade 15, but it's also more portable due to its usually lower weight and potentially longer battery life. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15 is a premium, high-performance laptop designed for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software. It's more expensive, likely heavier, and might have shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. If you prioritize portability and value, consider the HP Envy x360 15". Conversely, if performance in demanding applications is critical and budget is less of a concern, the Razer Blade 15 might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Razer Blade 15 because it has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate. While the Envy uses integrated graphics and offers a standard refresh rate, the Blade 15 boasts a high-end dedicated graphics card and a very high refresh rate, both of which are crucial for fluid gameplay and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, abundant RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which are essential for complex computations and graphics-intensive applications, alongside a higher resolution display that benefits design precision. In comparison, the HP Envy x360 15" has a more modest AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which makes it fair for lighter engineering tasks and designs but might struggle with more demanding workloads.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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" offers a balance suitable for day-to-day tasks and productivity software due to its respectable resolution and brightness, but for professionals needing precise color representation for engineering/design, it falls short compared to displays with wider color gamuts. The Razer Blade 15 excels with a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color coverage, making it ideal for detail-oriented work in engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from smoother visuals, both laptops don't deliver the high refresh rates preferred for those activities, potentially leading to less fluid motion on-screen.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and HP Envy x360 15" both have 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 15 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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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