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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is less expensive and offers longer battery life, which makes it suitable for long hours of general use and work, but it has a lower-powered integrated graphics, meaning it's not the best for intensive gaming or 3D work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, provides a powerful dedicated GPU, making it ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a higher refresh rate display but sacrifices some battery life and is heavier, which impacts portability. Both have 16 GB of RAM, but the Razer has double the storage space and a more color-accurate screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 offers strong gaming and 3D capabilities with its capable integrated GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate, suitable for moderate gaming sessions, while the Razer Blade 14 steps up performance with a dedicated high-end GPU and a 165Hz screen, making it ideal for more intense gaming and 3D applications. Both have quality screens and strong CPUs, with the Razer Blade likely offering a slight edge in both gaming performance and visual fluidity due to its superior GPU and refresh rate.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 and the Razer Blade 14 both boast high-resolution displays and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, making them excellent choices for general use. Their displays cover a wide range of colors, which is crucial for professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color reproduction for their work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth motion and rapid frame changes to enhance user experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 are both very 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.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 14 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which outperform the HP Spectre x360's Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offering better handling of compute-intensive applications and rendering tasks; additionally, it has a higher screen refresh rate and broader color coverage that benefits design precision. While the Spectre x360 offers good performance with its latest-gen Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, and features a brighter display and a 2-in-1 design that can benefit designers seeking versatility, it doesn't match the raw performance and specialized graphics capabilities of the Razer Blade 14.
Content Creation
8.2
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 are both very 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
8.3
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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