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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 offers robust performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and graphics card, larger screen size, and high refresh rate, which is excellent for fast-paced visuals. However, its large screen and substantial weight limit its portability, and it has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more portable, has a touch screen with a taller aspect ratio ideal for productivity, and longer battery life, but its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding tasks and gaming. If raw power for high-end tasks is a priority, consider the HP Omen 17, while the Razer Book 13 is suited for general use with better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
6.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 provides superior gaming and 3D performance largely because it includes a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate, which are both crucial for fluid and immersive gameplay. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while more portable, offers modest gaming capability with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, which are less optimal for demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The HP Omen 17 boasts a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a large, high-quality screen, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design software; however, it's relatively heavy and less portable. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, while still suitable for engineering and design tasks with a capable CPU and good screen quality, emphasizes portability and has a more compact form factor, but it lacks a discrete GPU which may limit its performance in graphics-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP Omen 17's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making its display crisp and vibrant for tasks like browsing and watching videos, hence suitable for general use. Its color accuracy, encompassing a broad range of the color spectrum, benefits professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could lead to less fluid visuals, which is critical for fast-paced gaming experiences where smooth motion and quick image updates are essential.
Battery
3.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,099
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17 offers more storage and a powerful GPU which enhances performance, making it suitable for more than just basic tasks, but this comes at the expense of portability due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while having less storage, excels in portability with its lighter build and better battery life, combined with its high-quality display, making it ideal for everyday tasks that don't require intensive graphical performance.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.7
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Razer Book 13 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 Omen 17 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"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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