If you're looking for a versatile and more affordable laptop, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers flexibility with its convertible design and is generally suited for everyday tasks with good battery life. On the other hand, if your priorities are high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the Razer Blade 15 has superior graphics and processing power, although it comes at a higher cost and with reduced battery life. The Razer Blade is also heavier and less portable than the HP Spectre, so consider how much you'll be carrying your laptop around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of portability, efficient battery life, and a high-quality screen, which is ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption; it also has a flexible 2-in-1 design that can be useful for presentations or tablet use. The Razer Blade 15, with its superior CPU and RAM, excels in performance for more demanding applications like gaming or creative work, though it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers a superior dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, visually detailed gaming and 3D work. Meanwhile, the HP Spectre x360 14, although capable, has a less powerful integrated GPU and lower refresh rate, resulting in less optimal performance for these tasks.
Content Creation
8.7/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation, though the HP Spectre x360 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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
8.6/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering a laptop for general use, both HP Spectre x360 14 and Razer Blade 15 offer high-resolution displays and excellent brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, both models provide a wide color gamut covering most of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrum, ensuring color accuracy for professional creative tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because of lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops specifically tailored for high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,630
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360 14 provides a versatile touchscreen with high resolution for precise engineering tasks and design work, supported by a robust CPU and ample RAM, while its GPU may not handle the most intensive graphics tasks as efficiently as the Razer Blade 15, which boasts a more powerful GPU, making it exceptional for visually demanding engineering and gaming applications. Both laptops have quality keyboards and speakers, but the Razer's superior performance comes with less portability and potentially more operating noise compared to the lighter and quieter HP Spectre.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Razer Blade 15 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 14 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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