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Updated January 12, 2024·
Based on the comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is tailored more for performance-driven tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software due to its advanced processor and high-end graphics card, offering stronger performance but at a higher price and with increased weight, which affects portability. The HP Stream 14, on the other hand, is significantly more affordable and lighter, making it more portable, but it is equipped with less powerful hardware that is suitable for basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, not for intensive tasks. If you prioritize high performance for demanding applications and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the ASUS would suit your needs. In contrast, if your usage is more casual and you're looking for something easy to carry around at a lower price point, the HP Stream 14 would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a high-performance CPU and a superior dedicated graphics card, making it extremely well-suited for intensive applications and gaming, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP Stream 14", which trades off performance with its basic CPU and integrated graphics for better portability and longer battery life, but with a lower quality screen and lesser capability to handle demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.3
5.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very 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
5.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, and robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, complemented by a high-quality IPS screen; whereas, the HP Stream 14" falls short for such demanding tasks with its modest Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN screen. Despite the HP being more portable and quieter due to its simpler design, it can't match the ASUS in performance, which is crucial for resource-intensive applications used in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0
6.7
9.2/10
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 Scar 15 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
7.4
6.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 screen fares well in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, and wide color coverage that delivers crisp, vibrant images. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial, it falls short, leading to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
The HP Stream 14" has a screen that lacks in resolution and brightness, making it suboptimal for both general and professional use; colors may not be accurate or vivid enough for detailed design work. Its poor refresh rate and basic panel also make it unsuitable for gaming and 3D tasks, as it cannot provide fluid motion or the detailed imagery required for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
$2,000
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 5.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 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 | 2 | 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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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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