If you prioritize gaming or intense engineering and graphics work, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is built for performance with a powerful processor and graphics card that suits demanding tasks but it's heavier and bulkier, which makes it less travel-friendly. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more affordable, lightweight, and quite portable making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, word processing, and streaming, but it lacks the power for heavy software, gaming or advanced multitasking, and it has a lower-resolution screen compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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 battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is rated good for general use, thanks to its higher-performance CPU, better graphics capabilities, larger and higher-quality screen, and more substantial storage, all of which are ideal for tasks beyond basic computing. The HP Stream 14", although extremely portable and with longer battery life, is equipped with a lower-performance CPU and less capable graphics, has a smaller and lower-resolution screen, and offers less storage, making it adequate for less demanding tasks and appealing for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU which are essential for running engineering applications and providing a clear and detailed visual experience, but it is heavier and could be louder under load. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has much less powerful internal components and a lower quality screen which makes it less suitable for demanding tasks but more portable and potentially quieter.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 offers a high-resolution screen and adequate brightness suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for 3D applications or fast-paced gaming. The HP Stream 14", with its modest resolution and limited brightness, can struggle to provide a crisp and vivid experience for any use case, making it less suitable for general use or professional tasks that require color accuracy and detail. While both screens lack the premium features needed for specialized work like 3D modeling or sophisticated design, they serve differently in response to general and engineering needs based on their varying display characteristics.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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 TUF Gaming A15 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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