The HP Spectre x360 offers a larger screen, higher screen resolution, and a more powerful processor, making it well-suited for tasks like engineering and 3D work. It also has a good build quality and backlit keyboard, but it's heavier and has a lower portability score. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is lighter with a smaller screen, making it more portable. It has a higher-quality keyboard and longer battery life, but its less powerful processor means it may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently as the HP Spectre x360. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the Razer might be slightly more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is considered very good for general use because it offers a longer battery life and better keyboard and speaker quality, making it suitable for extended sessions of productivity and media consumption without fatigue or the need for frequent charging. The Razer Book 13, while still good for general use, has a slightly lower speaker and webcam quality, but it excels in portability due to its lighter weight, making it more suitable for users who prioritize ease of transportation over multimedia experience.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with a newer and powerful Intel i7 CPU, solid integrated graphics, and a high-quality screen that makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks. The Razer Book 13, while slightly less potent in processing due to an older generation CPU, compensates with excellent portability, a quality keyboard, and a track record of quiet operation, which also supports engineering and design work, albeit in a more mobile form factor.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is 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
8.3/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and providing crisp, clear images for engineering and design work due to its wide color gamut coverage. Meanwhile, the Razer Book 13 delivers a somewhat lower brightness and slightly less extensive color gamut than the Spectre, still ensuring a good experience for both general users and professionals in design fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D activities as their screens don't offer the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion rendering, which can be critical for fast-paced interactive experiences.
Battery
11.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 outperforms the Razer Book 13 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a newer and more powerful main processor capable of handling more intensive tasks. While both have the same integrated GPU and screen refresh rate, the superior CPU in the HP Spectre x360 allows for better overall performance in these demanding applications.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 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."
"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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