Given the choices between the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the HP Stream 14", the main considerations would be performance, portability, battery life, and price. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, being the more expensive option, comes with powerful components suitable for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D design, gaming, and machine learning. However, it's less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly, significantly lighter, and likely to have longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability, but it falls short on performance for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a superior main processor and GPU, making it well-suited for intensive applications and general use, though its larger size and weight impact portability and it has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has a more basic CPU and GPU, suitable for lighter tasks, benefits from better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and boasts a longer battery life, but has a lower resolution and quality display which might hinder the overall experience.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, complemented by a 144Hz refresh rate screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" uses a lower-end Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, with a standard 60Hz screen, which lack the power and smooth visual performance needed for those same tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, suitable for demanding engineering and design software, while the HP Stream 14" is held back by a basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, which are insufficient for such tasks. Furthermore, the G15's high-resolution IPS display offers better screen quality than the HP's lower-resolution TN panel, enhancing the visual experience for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 typically comes with a high-resolution display that offers vibrant colors and brightness, which makes it suitable for general use and professional tasks that require precise color representation, such as engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D work, this model's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness critical in fast-paced visuals. The HP Stream 14", on the other hand, has a lower resolution and less impressive color accuracy and brightness levels across the board, making it subpar for general use, engineering and design tasks, as well as 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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