If price and portability are major concerns for you, the HP Omen 15 offers a midrange cost and solid gaming performance with ample screen size, though it is heavier and has a slightly larger form factor. However, the Razer Blade 14, while pricier, offers superior portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it easier to carry around. For tasks requiring high computational power such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful processor and GPU, will provide better performance, but it also has a slightly shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen 15. Both laptops have considerable gaming capabilities, but the Razer Blade 14 might provide a smoother experience due to its higher screen resolution and refresh rate, which is beneficial not just for gaming, but also for any detail-oriented tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 15 and the Razer Blade 14 have high-resolution screens and good brightness, which makes text clear and images sharp, enhancing the overall viewing experience. For engineering and design, the rich color gamut on both laptops ensures that colors are accurate and vibrant, which is critical for tasks that demand color precision. However, for gaming and 3D, despite their resolution, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means they aren't as smooth for fast-paced visuals, a key aspect for an immersive gaming experience.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the HP Omen 15 in general use due to its superior CPU, higher resolution screen, and overall better portability, which includes a lighter weight and smaller size for easier carrying. However, the HP Omen 15 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, which may be preferred by users who prioritize a bigger display and less frequent charging over top-tier performance and maximum portability.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, though slightly less powerful with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz and better screen resolution, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a superior main processor and graphics unit compared to the HP Omen 15, which translates into better performance for CPU and GPU-intensive tasks often encountered in engineering and design. Additionally, the Razer has a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, beneficial for detailed design work, albeit with a slight tradeoff in portability and battery life compared to the HP Omen 15.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Omen 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
"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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