The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and much stronger performance due to its advanced AMD Ryzen processor, suitable for more intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. This performance comes with a higher price tag and less portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14 is substantially more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it highly portable, but it is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and a lower-resolution screen, making it best suited for general use like web browsing, streaming, and office applications. It will struggle with more demanding software and tasks. If your work requires high computing power and you're okay with the extra cost and less portability, the Vivobook is the better option, but if you prioritize affordability and portability for everyday tasks, the HP Stream 14 will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a more capable AMD Vega 8 GPU, which is stronger than the HP Stream 14's Intel UHD Graphics 600, making the latter poor for such tasks. Additionally, the Vivobook's larger screen and higher resolution contribute to a better visual experience compared to the HP Stream's smaller and lower-quality display.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU with Vega graphics which is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the HP Stream 14's less capable Intel Celeron and UHD Graphics. Additionally, the Vivobook's larger, higher-quality screen provides a clearer and more detailed workspace than the HP Stream 14's smaller, lower-resolution display.
Content Creation
7.5/10
6.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is 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
7.3/10
6.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
6.4/10
5.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 has a better resolution and brightness than the HP Stream 14", making it more suitable for general use due to clearer and more vibrant display. For engineering and design, the ASUS again has an advantage, offering wider color ranges which are crucial for accurate color work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals, although the ASUS's superior resolution and panel type still give it a slight edge.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
$669
$299
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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 16 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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