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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is generally more affordable and offers a good balance for general use, with a higher battery life that may suit professionals who prioritize portability and long usage times. Its touchscreen and 2-in-1 form factor provide versatility for presentations or creative work. However, the Razer Blade 17 comes with a more powerful graphics card and processor, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and demanding engineering applications. Its larger and higher-resolution display with a faster refresh rate will enhance visual detail and smoothness in fast-paced games, but this comes at a higher price point and with a heavier build, making it less portable. If you're looking for a mix of performance for work and entertainment, the Razer Blade 17 is a compelling option despite its reduced battery life, whereas the HP Spectre x360 strikes a balance for everyday productivity with easier mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360, while suitable for gaming and 3D applications, comes with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which may place it at a disadvantage compared to the Razer Blade 17 that boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering smoother visuals and better performance in graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 is very good.
The HP Spectre x360 features a competent Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, integrated graphics, and a high-quality screen, making it suitable for engineering and design; however, the Razer Blade 17 exceeds these specifications with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM at 32GB, a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, and a superior screen resolution, rendering it excellent for more demanding engineering software and detailed design work. While the Spectre x360 offers good portability and a convertible form factor, the Blade 17 trades some portability for enhanced performance and screen quality, which are vital for professional engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 and the Razer Blade 17 offer high-resolution displays with bright, vivid panels making them suitable for browsing, media consumption, and productivity. Both excel in engineering and design due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for professional editing and rendering tasks. However, for 3D gaming, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness of gameplay, which is less ideal compared to gaming-specific laptops with higher refresh capabilities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 excels in general use due to its potent combination of a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and vivid, high-resolution touchscreen display, balanced with considerable battery life and reasonably light weight for portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 offers a larger, sharper screen and superior CPU and RAM capacity for demanding applications, but compromises on battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the Spectre.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and HP Spectre x360 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
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and HP Spectre x360 are both very 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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