Considering the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Stream 14", the ASUS offers significantly higher performance with a powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. However, this performance comes at a higher cost and the device is less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the HP Stream is more affordable and lightweight, ideal for basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and streaming, with the compromise being lower performance and a less impressive display. If portability and saving money are your priority, choose the HP Stream; but if you need a machine that can handle demanding applications and you're okay with a higher price and less portability, go for the ASUS Zephyrus M16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior performance with its higher-end CPU and GPU, larger and higher-quality screen, and greater storage, making it well-suited for demanding tasks beyond general use, but it has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has modest specs with an adequate processor for basic tasks, less storage, and a lower-quality screen, yet it offers better portability and longer battery life, catering well to users with less intensive usage needs.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and a display with a high refresh rate, which provide smooth visuals and enhanced graphics. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" uses a basic Intel UHD GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, which are insufficient for complex graphics tasks and result in a less responsive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality screen, which are essential for complex computations and visual work. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" falls short with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-quality screen, making it inadequate for demanding engineering tasks despite its advantage in portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
7.7/10
6.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0/10
5.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it perfect for general use and detailed engineering tasks. However, its refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is critical. Meanwhile, the HP Stream 14" lags with a lower resolution and dimmer screen, which affects the sharpness and vibrancy across all use cases, from everyday tasks to professional design work and gaming.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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 Zephyrus M16 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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