The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a high-end 2-in-1 convertible laptop with powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processing and Nvidia RTX graphics, excelling in demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning, along with a high-resolution display. However, it is less portable due to its weight and premium price. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is an affordable, lighter option with basic Intel Celeron processing and Intel UHD graphics, suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and document editing, but it may struggle with intensive applications and has a lower screen resolution. The ASUS offers far superior performance but at a higher cost and with a potential impact on portability, while the HP is budget-friendly and more portable but limited in capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good 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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality display, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" features a lower-tier CPU and GPU, less storage, and a lower quality screen, making it less suitable for such intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0/10
6.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4/10
5.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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 ROG Flow X13 offers a sharp and bright display with vibrant colors suitable for browsing and video streaming, while the HP Stream 14" has a dimmer, lower resolution screen which may not offer as comfortable an experience. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, the Flow X13's wider color gamut ensures more precise color representation, essential for professional work, which the Stream 14" lacks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, although the Flow X13's screen may not refresh as fast as some gaming-dedicated laptops, limiting motion clarity and responsiveness, the HP Stream 14" falls short in both refresh rate and display quality, making neither ideal for high-end gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
$2,500
$299
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the HP Stream 14"
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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