The HP Envy x360 15" is versatile with a good balance between performance and price, and works well for general use and moderate creative tasks, but isn't ideal for intensive gaming or advanced engineering software. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, is a high-end gaming laptop that offers superior performance suitable for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning tasks, but is more expensive and less portable due to its size and weight. Consider the Razer Blade if performance is a priority and the HP if you need a balance of functionality and portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" is suitable for general use with its moderate screen quality, acceptable performance from its AMD Ryzen processor alongside integrated graphics, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design enhancing its portability and touchscreen convenience. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 excels in general use by offering a more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, a superior screen with better resolution and color quality, along with more RAM and storage, but this comes at the cost of decreased battery life and portability due to its larger screen and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
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
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy x360's display offers acceptable clarity and brightness, making it serviceable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming; however, the Razer Blade 18's display surpasses it with higher resolution and brightness levels, providing sharper and more vivid visuals. When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Blade 18 demonstrates superior color accuracy and range, essential for professionals who need precise color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. For gaming and 3D applications, although both laptops lack high refresh rates which are critical for smooth motion rendering, the Razer Blade 18 maintains an edge in visual fidelity due to its finer resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
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The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
"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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Razer Blade 18
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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