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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the Acer Nitro 17 and the HP Stream 14, your choice greatly depends on your needs. The Acer Nitro 17 offers robust performance suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, but it's less portable and likely has shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14 is more budget-friendly and portable with better battery life, making it better suited for general use like web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption. If you prioritize performance and are okay with the higher price and less portability, the Acer Nitro 17 fits the bill. If you prefer a more affordable, lightweight laptop with longer battery life for basic tasks, the HP Stream 14 would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers better performance for general use with a higher-powered CPU and graphics, a larger and higher resolution IPS screen, and more built-in storage, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Stream 14". The HP Stream 14", on the other hand, while highly portable and with longer battery life, has a less powerful Celeron processor, less storage, and a smaller, lower resolution TN display, which may not be as suitable for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.4
5.7
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, rendering it unsuitable for intensive graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU, ample RAM, and a large, high-quality IPS screen, favoring engineering and design tasks that demand power and visual clarity. Conversely, the HP Stream 14" has a basic CPU, integrated graphics, and a smaller, lower-resolution TN display, leading to inadequate performance and poor screen quality for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.8
6.7
7.9/10
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 Nitro 17 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
7.4
6.5
7.9/10
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 Nitro 17 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
7.4
5.2
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a high-resolution display with good brightness, making it suitable for general use and visual clarity in engineering applications, but its lower refresh rate might disappoint gamers and 3D users. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has a poorer quality display, which may make detailed work in general use and professional applications like engineering difficult due to its limited resolution and substandard brightness; additionally, this model lacks the higher refresh rates that are preferred for smooth 3D rendering and gaming experiences. As for color accuracy, which is crucial for engineering and design, the Acer likely covers a wider range of color gamuts, providing more precise color representation, while the HP Stream's limited color range can lead to less accurate color work.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.5
The Acer Nitro 17 has 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
$970
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Nitro 17
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Acer Nitro 17 isn't an exceptional gaming laptop; it's kind of chunky even among 17.3-inch notebooks, with a lackluster keyboard, and it doesn't outperform comparably priced machines. But there's a lot to like about it, including a good array of ports, a screen that's sharp and bright for work and play alike, and battery life that soundly beats the competition. All this comes at an affordable price. If size and weight aren't big concerns, you'll find the Nitro 17 a dependable big-screen gaming rig. If you crave higher quality, consider a slight step down or up in screen size with the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 or Alienware m18 respectively."
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."
Get a great deal on the Acer Nitro 17 or the HP Stream 14"
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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