Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) vs. 2022 HP ENVY 16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and 2022 HP ENVY 16 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros

Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than 2022 HP ENVY 16.

Supports larger memory

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 HP ENVY 16. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2022 HP ENVY 16.

Max system memory size
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
64 GB
2022 HP ENVY 16
32 GB
About 11% lighter

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) weighed 4.6 pounds, 11% lighter than the 5.12 pounds 2022 HP ENVY 16.

WeightRazer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Pound
4.6 lbs.
5.12 lbs.
Kilogram
2.09 kg
2.32 kg

2022 HP ENVY 16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 HP ENVY 16 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 HP ENVY 16 has a 52% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i5-12500H
9,293
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Supports faster memory

The 2022 HP ENVY 16 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021). It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

Memory type and speed
2022 HP ENVY 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and 2022 HP ENVY 16.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryRazer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition 2021 11800H Price
Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 15.6" FHD 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Black,Windows 10 Home
Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 15.6" FHD 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Black,Windows 10 Home
By Razer
$899.00
$1,499.99 40% OFF
Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED (4K UHD+ 120Hz & FHD+ 240Hz) - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11
Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED (4K UHD+ 120Hz & FHD+ 240Hz) - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11
By Razer
$3,899.99
$4,299.99 9% OFF
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,999.99
2022 HP ENVY 16 Price
HP Envy Desktop, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD & 1 TB SATA Hard Drive, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Wired Keyboard & Mouse, Pre-Built PC Tower (TE01-3022, 2022),black
HP Envy Desktop, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD & 1 TB SATA Hard Drive, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Wired Keyboard & Mouse, Pre-Built PC Tower (TE01-3022, 2022),black
By HP
$789.99
$879.63 10% OFF
HP Envy 15T x360 2022 i7-1195G7 11th Gen Quad, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB NVME SSD, 15.6" FHD Touch, Tilt Pen, B&O Speakers, Intel Xe Graphics, Win 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6, No numpad, 64 GB Tech Warehouse Flash Drive
HP Envy 15T x360 2022 i7-1195G7 11th Gen Quad, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB NVME SSD, 15.6" FHD Touch, Tilt Pen, B&O Speakers, Intel Xe Graphics, Win 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6, No numpad, 64 GB Tech Warehouse Flash Drive
By HP
$775.00
HP 2022 Newest Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6'' Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11, 3in1 Accessories, Black
HP 2022 Newest Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6'' Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11, 3in1 Accessories, Black
By HP
$569.99

Availability

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Released20212022
Release DateAnnounced on July 14, 2021.
  • Announced on May 19, 2022.
  • Available on May 19, 2022.
Pricing
  • $1,799.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3060 144Hz
  • $2,099.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3070 144Hz
  • $2,299.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3070 165Hz
Starting at $1,399.99
Applicable Models-
  • HP ENVY Laptop 16t-h000
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 16t
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 16-inch
  • HP ENVY Laptop 16 (12th Gen Intel H45-Series Processors)

Exterior

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Dimensions13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm)14.07 x 9.91 x 0.78 in
Weight4.6 lbs (2.09 kg)5.12 lbs.
Colors
Anodized Black
Natural silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Single-zone RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
  • Trackpad
    • Precision Touchpad Support

Display

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz IPS 100% sRGB 8ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 15.6” QHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440 16:9 165Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 3ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 16” WQXGA 120Hz
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, IPS, 400 nits, non-touch, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, Low Blue Light (LBL).
  • 16” WQXGA 120Hz with Touch
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, IPS, 400 nits, supports touch, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, Low Blue Light (LBL).

Ports

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 2 x USB-A 
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    Supports up to 4K@120Hz.
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Thunderbolt 4.
  • 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack.
  • 1 x AC power port.
2022 HP ENVY 16 Ports
Image Source: HP
Left (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (5)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery, HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
  • Memory Info
    • Slots: 2 x SODIMM Slots
    • Type: DDR5-4800 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 16GB 32GB
      DDR5
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 Max Power: 95W 3840 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1530 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 Max Power: 95W 5120 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1410 MHz
  • Intel® Arc™ A370M Graphics - 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.
StorageStorage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 512GB 1TB 2TB
      PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Wi-FiIntel AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921 (2x2)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth® 5.2
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
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Battery

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Size65Wh
Lithium-ion polymer battery.
83Wh
6-cell Li-ion polymer.
Battery LifeUp to 6 hours of battery life
EPEAT® Silver registered
Power Supply230W
Proprietary AC Adapter.
150W Smart AC power adapter
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes

Software

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
OSWindows 10 Home 64-bitWindows 11
Home Pro
Built-in AppsRazer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboardMcAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer

Camera & Audio

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD).
HP True Vision 5MP IR camera with camera shutter
Audio
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • 4 speakers
  • HP Audio Boost
  • Integrated dual array digital microphone.

Misc

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
Security
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
  • Camera Shutter
  • IR Camera for Windows Hello
In the box
  • Razer Blade 15" Base Edition
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
  • HP ENVY 16 inch Intel Laptop
  • AC Adapter
Warranty-
  • 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Key Features

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)2022 HP ENVY 16
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 QHD
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.6 lb
2.09 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-11800H
8C/16T, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,466
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,908
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W
Released in Mid
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 120Hz
Weight
5.12 lb
2.32 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 HP ENVY 16 Ports
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 3060
6GB GDDR6 VRAM

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