The ASUS Vivobook 15X may cost more but offers a larger screen, better display, and more powerful processor, suitable for more intensive engineering tasks or gaming. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" is more affordable, offering modest performance capabilities suitable for general use like web browsing or office applications. While the HP has long battery life making it quite portable, the ASUS provides a higher resolution and better overall performance. If your tasks are demanding, such as 3D work or machine learning, you may prefer the ASUS, but for everyday tasks and better battery life, the HP might be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides a reliable AMD Ryzen CPU and a standard amount of RAM for general tasks, but it is somewhat bulky, affecting portability, while offering fair battery life. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" has more RAM and a smaller screen size for better portability, but it is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and a lower-resolution TN panel, which may not be ideal for tasks requiring high-quality display.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is better suited for engineering and design thanks to its more capable AMD Ryzen processor and higher-quality IPS display, which are essential for tasks that demand more computing power and better visual accuracy. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" falls short with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and lower-quality TN display, making it less suitable for intensive tasks and detailed design work.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 Vivobook 15X has a better resolution and panel type than the HP Stream 14", making it more suitable for everyday tasks that benefit from clearer images and wider viewing angles. However, for engineering and design, the Vivobook's color accuracy falls short for professionals who need precise color representation, like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamuts. For gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook 15X's lower refresh rate diminishes the experience as it doesn't provide the smooth visuals required for fast-paced action, unlike laptops designed specifically for gaming which prioritize higher refresh rates.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$299
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The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers better gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its more capable integrated AMD Vega graphics, compared to the HP Stream 14's less powerful Intel UHD Graphics. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the GPU plays a critical role in rendering graphics, making the ASUS a fair choice for such tasks, whereas the HP falls short, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.7/10
5.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
6.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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 Vivobook 15X 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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