For someone focused on performance, particularly in gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy engineering tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is a much better fit as it comes with powerful AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX technology designed for such demands. However, the A17 is also heavier and larger, making it less portable. Conversely, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly and significantly lighter, lending itself to easy transport and general use like browsing and document editing but it doesn't have the power to handle intensive tasks and its screen quality is inferior compared to the A17. Therefore, if performance is key and the price difference is justifiable, the ASUS would be the better choice, whereas for basic tasks and greater portability, the HP Stream is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very 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 build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a powerful CPU, high RAM capacity, a larger and better quality IPS display, and dedicated gaming-class graphics, but is less portable and has lower battery life, making it very good for general use that requires performance. Meanwhile, the HP Stream 14" has less storage capacity, an inferior CPU and graphics, a smaller lower-resolution TN screen, but is more portable with a longer battery life, rendering it fair for basic tasks but not demanding ones.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
8.3/10
5.7/10
9.2/10
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 A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the HP Stream 14" utilizes a lower-end Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics, which are inadequate for such intensive work. Additionally, the ASUS offers a larger and higher-quality screen which is beneficial for detailed graphics work, contrasting with the HP's smaller and lower-resolution display.
Content Creation
8.1/10
6.7/10
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 TUF Gaming A17 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
9.2/10
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 A17 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
6.8/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen provides adequate detail and visibility with its resolution and brightness, whereas the HP Stream 14" may appear less sharp and harder to view under bright conditions. In engineering and design, the A17's display offers reasonable color accuracy vital for precise work, but the Stream falls short, potentially leading to less accurate color representation. When it comes to 3D, the A17’s refresh rate offers a smoother visual experience, which is essential, but the Stream's lower refresh rate and resolution makes it less suitable for such tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
$1,552
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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 A17 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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