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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is more expensive and offers better performance with a higher-end processor, which is suited for more intensive tasks such as engineering and demanding applications. It also has a larger screen size, better screen quality, and a higher resolution, making it more suitable for multitasking and multimedia usage. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" costs less and is lightweight, favoring portability, but it has a lower-grade processor and display, which is adequate for basic tasks such as browsing and word processing but may struggle with more demanding software. Choose the Acer for performance and the HP for basic use and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, more storage, and a higher-quality IPS display with better resolution, making it well-suited for a range of general tasks, whereas the HP Stream 14" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and lower-quality TN display with inferior resolution, which may suffice for basic use but could struggle with multitasking and content-rich applications. Despite these differences, both models have the same amount of RAM, supporting decent multitasking capabilities, but the Acer's added features provide a better overall user experience for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is more suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and higher-quality IPS screen, while the HP Stream 14" has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU and a lower-resolution TN screen, which isn't ideal for such demanding tasks. Additionally, the Acer boasts better onboard graphics with Intel Iris Xe compared to the HP's basic Intel UHD Graphics, important for rendering and design software.
Content Creation
7.2
6.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is 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
7.1
6.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is 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
6.2
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers acceptable screen resolution and brightness, making it versatile for everyday tasks, while the lower resolution and brightness of the HP Stream 14" make it less suitable for such activities. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP Stream 14" falls short due to its limited color range, whereas the Acer Aspire's fair color gamut allows for more accurate color representation, which is beneficial for detailed work. With gaming and 3D applications, the Acer Aspire Vero 15's screen lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals, and this limitation is even more pronounced with the HP Stream 14", making both less optimal for immersive gaming experiences.
Build Quality
6.5
5.5
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has only fair 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
$665
$299
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$400
$600
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$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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PCWorld
Matt Elliott | October 2021
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
HP Stream 14"
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"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."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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.
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