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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a versatile machine that offers higher processing power, dedicated graphics, and a larger screen, making it suitable for gaming and intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling. On the downside, it is heavier and less portable than the HP Stream 14", which is much lighter and designed for basic tasks like web browsing and word processing. The HP Stream 14" offers long battery life and is substantially less expensive, but it has a lower-resolution screen and limited performance capabilities. If portability, battery life, and cost are your main concerns, the HP Stream will serve you well. However, if performance for multimedia and gaming is a priority and you're prepared to invest more, then the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 will better meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the HP Stream 14" are rated fair for general use because they both offer a balance of features, but with limitations; the ASUS has a robust CPU and dedicated graphics card which support more intensive tasks and a larger, better-quality screen, but it is less portable due to its size and shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Stream has a smaller, lower resolution screen and a less powerful processor, making it more suitable for basic tasks, however, it offers better portability with a longer battery life and a lighter build.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a better gaming and 3D experience due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen at 144Hz, which results in smoother visuals and improved performance in graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with a more powerful main processor and dedicated GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the HP Stream 14" uses a basic processor and integrated graphics that lack the performance needed for such applications. Additionally, the ASUS offers a larger and higher quality screen, further contributing to its suitability for engineering and design, whereas the HP Stream has a smaller screen with lower resolution and quality, less conducive to detailed work.
Screen Quality
6.9
5.2
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's display offers decent resolution and brightness which make everyday activities like browsing and video streaming pleasant, while the HP Stream 14" provides a less sharp and dimmer image due to lower resolution and brightness, impacting the user experience. In engineering and design, professionals need accurate colors for their work; the ASUS has a display that covers more color ranges which is crucial for precision, whereas the HP Stream 14" falls short in providing the necessary color accuracy and range. When it comes to gaming or 3D applications, the ASUS's higher refresh rate ensures smoother motion and a more immersive experience, while its resolution and panel type contribute to a clearer image, but the HP Stream 14" lacks in these areas, leading to a subpar visual experience for fast-paced graphics and 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
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 F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.5
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
$1,000
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.1
6.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F17 to be 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
6.7
6.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 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 F17 and HP Stream 14" are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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