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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 provides premium performance and a high-quality display, suitable for intensive tasks and viewing rich media content. It has a more powerful processor and a higher resolution screen compared to the HP Stream 14", which could make the ASUS ideal for demanding applications and multitasking. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is a budget-friendly option, better suited for basic everyday use such as web browsing, word processing, and video streaming. If portability is important, the ASUS is lighter, but the HP Stream has a larger screen. For longevity and heavy usage, the ASUS is the better option, but if you're looking for cost savings and primarily engage in lighter tasks, the HP Stream might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
6.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a powerful Intel i7 processor, abundant RAM, a high-quality OLED screen, and excellent portability and battery life, making it very good for a wide range of general uses including demanding tasks. In comparison, the HP Stream 14" is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, fewer RAM and storage options, a lower resolution TN screen, is heavier, and has a shorter battery life, thus providing a fair experience for general use that's adequate for basic tasks but not for more intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
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
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is equipped with a more powerful GPU, the Iris Xe, and has a high-quality OLED screen which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications compared to the HP Stream 14's less capable UHD Graphics 600 and lower-quality TN panel. Additionally, the Zenbook's display has a higher resolution which results in clearer and more detailed images, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its superior CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling complex engineering and design tasks, supported by a high-quality screen that's crucial for detailed work, while the HP Stream 14 offers modest performance with less powerful components and a lower-resolution screen, making it less suitable for demanding applications. Despite being lighter and therefore more portable, the HP's build compromises on the keyboard and speaker quality which are somewhat important for a comfortable and immersive work experience.
Content Creation
8.5
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
8.3
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
8.1
5.2
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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 ASUS Zenbook S 13's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness contribute to its excellent screen quality, while the HP Stream 14's less vibrant and dimmer display results in poor screen quality. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure accurate color representation which is crucial for professional work, but the HP Stream's limited color range can't meet the demands of these tasks. In the realm of gaming and 3D, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate holds back performance despite its good resolution and panel, whereas the HP Stream's overall lower specifications render it unsuitable for these uses.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 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
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the HP Stream 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.5
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
$1,400
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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