For high-performance tasks like gaming, engineering, or 3D rendering, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is the better choice with its more powerful processor and advanced graphics card, but it's heavier, and probably not as easy to carry around. On the other hand, if you're primarily using the laptop for web browsing, document editing, or other general tasks and prefer something more lightweight and less expensive, the HP Stream 14" could serve well, although it has lower performance capabilities and a less vibrant display. Keep in mind that the ASUS may also have a better battery life and display, enhancing the experience for media consumption and long work sessions, but this also comes at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for general use
Very 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
7.7/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior performance with a high-end CPU and graphics unit, an abundant amount of RAM for multitasking, and a higher resolution screen, making it well-suited for demanding applications and providing a good experience for general use. However, the HP Stream 14, while having a lower performance CPU and less RAM, which may slow down intensive tasks, it is lighter and offers greater portability and decent general use at a likely lower cost.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is better suited for gaming and 3D because it boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 165Hz, delivering smoother visuals and enhanced gaming experience. Conversely, the HP Stream 14" has a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less capable of handling the demanding graphics of modern games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
5.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
6.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
6.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
5.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 likely features a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and ample brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate can compromise the smoothness needed for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. The HP Stream 14", with a lower quality display that may lack in both resolution and brightness, is less suitable for tasks requiring visual clarity, affecting everything from everyday tasks to engineering and especially gaming and 3D work where finer details and fluid motion matter. The ASUS is better suited for color-sensitive work due to its broader color gamuts, whereas the HP Stream's simplified display aligns with its role as a budget-friendly, basic-use device.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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