Choosing between the HP Stream 14" and the Razer Blade 17" depends largely on your needs and budget. If cost is a significant factor and your tasks are primarily basic like web browsing, document editing, and streaming video, the HP Stream offers great value. However, it has lower performance capabilities and its display quality isn't as high. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17" is much more expensive but provides powerful performance suitable for gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, and other intensive tasks. It also has a higher-quality display and a larger screen. The Razer's higher price reflects its capacity to handle demanding software and provide a superior entertainment experience. Keep in mind, the Razer is heavier and less portable than the HP Stream, and while it offers more advanced features, it's only worth the investment if you really need them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" has a modest processor and RAM, and lower screen quality, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications; plus, while it is lighter, making it more portable, its build and heat management are subpar. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a high-end processor and ample RAM, excelling in performance for a variety of uses, and it includes a superior quality screen; however, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14", with an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, offers limited performance and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, is powered by a high-end Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and features a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing the power and smoothness necessary for demanding gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
9.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
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 Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" with its basic Intel Celeron CPU, modest RAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 600 is not cut out for demanding engineering and design applications which require high processing power and advanced graphics capabilities. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a potent Intel i9 CPU, abundant RAM, and a top-tier Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a high-resolution display which altogether render it excellent for such intense tasks.
Content Creation
6.7/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
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
6.5/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
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
5.2/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Stream 14" has a lower-resolution display that lacks vibrancy and brightness, making it less ideal for tasks that require sharp and clear visuals, which is crucial for both everyday use and detailed engineering work. The Razer Blade 17 offers a high-resolution, brighter display with better color representation, enhancing the experience for general use and precision tasks like engineering and design by producing accurate colors within wider color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate can diminish the smoothness and responsiveness desired in Gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are key for an immersive experience.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Stream 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$299
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"With half of the main system memory and a fraction of the storage that we recommend in any budget Windows laptop, the HP Stream 14 does not impress. Perhaps it doesn't need to, depending on your reference point. For the price, you're getting a functional laptop with Windows 10, which already places the HP Stream 14 above most Chromebooks on that merit alone. Still, in this price range, you can't do much worse, but you can do better. In fact, for just $100 more, you can grab the much superior budget option, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14."
"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."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the Razer Blade 17
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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