For general use, the HP Spectre x360 could save you money and provide flexibility with its convertible touch screen. If you need higher performance for tasks like gaming, 3D applications, or machine learning, the Razer Blade 14's more powerful hardware makes it a better choice, though at a higher cost. Battery life is typically better on laptops like the Spectre that prioritize efficiency over power, while the Blade invests in performance, possibly at the expense of battery life. The Spectre's portability and lighter weight make it easier to carry, whereas the Blade's robust build is less portable but can handle demanding programs better. 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 (2023)
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which significantly outperform the HP Spectre x360's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower 60Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have quality displays and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and higher refresh rate of the Razer Blade 14 provide a much smoother and more responsive visual experience crucial for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360, with its versatile 2-in-1 design and Intel Iris Xe graphics, is good for engineering and design due to a high-quality screen and a robust CPU, but the Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms it considerably with a more powerful AMD CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, offering better processing and graphics capabilities, which are essential for engineering applications and complex designs. While both laptops have equally high RAM, the Razer Blade's superior screen brightness and color accuracy give it an edge for design work, although its lower battery capacity compared to the Spectre may affect portability.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 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 general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 offer sharp, bright displays with high resolution, making text and images clear and easy on the eyes. In engineering and design, professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts of these laptops, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide the smoothest visuals that these scenarios typically demand, where rapid on-screen movements are common.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a versatile 2-in-1 form factor with a high-resolution touchscreen, making it suitable for a variety of general use cases, complemented by strong battery life and a bright, high-quality IPS display; it's powered by a capable Intel processor with integrated graphics and has ample RAM for multitasking. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is equipped with a high-performance AMD processor and advanced Nvidia graphics, rendering it ideal for demanding applications and some gaming, while also featuring a high-quality display, robust build, and effective heat management, but with a slightly shorter battery life and a more compact and lighter form factor that enhances its portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (2023) 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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