If portability is important to you, the Razer Book 13 is lighter and has a smaller footprint, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" is less expensive and comes with a larger 15.6-inch screen, which could be better for productivity and entertainment, but it's a bit bulkier and heavier. The Razer Book 13 has a higher resolution screen that is also brighter, which could be better for multimedia use, and it offers longer battery life. In terms of performance, the Razer Book has a more powerful Intel processor and double the RAM, which would be better for intensive tasks like engineering and 3D modeling, whereas the HP with its AMD processor is competent for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360, with its AMD Ryzen 5 chip and integrated Vega graphics, provides respectable power for engineering and design tasks, though its screen quality and RAM may limit performance for complex projects. In contrast, the Razer Book 13's Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, along with a higher resolution screen and double the RAM, offer more efficient handling and better visual clarity for detailed design work, albeit at a higher cost and with potentially more system noise due to its advanced hardware.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book 13 offers higher resolution and brightness, which enhances the overall clarity and visibility in different lighting conditions, giving it an edge over the HP Envy x360 15". When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Book 13 displays a broader range of colors due to better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, crucial for precision in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from faster screen refresh rates, both the HP Envy x360 and the Razer Book 13 may not meet the desired performance due to their standard refresh rates, which fall behind those specialized for gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
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
6.2/10
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" has an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated Vega graphics, which provide moderate gaming and 3D capabilities but may struggle with more demanding games and tasks, while its screen offers a standard refresh rate suitable for casual gaming.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 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 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.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Razer Book 13 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 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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