Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the HP Stream 14" depends on your needs. The Vivobook 16X offers higher performance with a better processor and graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable than the HP Stream 14", which is more budget-friendly and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, documents, and video streaming. The Stream's lower quality display and performance isn't ideal for intensive tasks but offers better battery life and portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X generally offers a more robust computing experience with a powerful CPU and higher RAM, superior screen quality with better resolution and color coverage, and a dedicated graphics unit, but it's less portable due to a heavier build and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is lighter and has a longer battery life which enhances its portability, but it falls short on performance with a basic CPU and lower screen quality, making it just fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
5.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a screen with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, improving visual fluidity and detail. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" falls short for those activities, as it comes with a lower-tier Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen, which limits graphical processing power and smoothness of on-screen motion.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.7/10
9.0/10
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 16X 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
7.4/10
6.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3/10
5.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X offers a better resolution and brighter display, making it suitable for daily activities and professional tasks that require clarity and color accuracy, such as engineering and design, where wide color gamuts are crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, it falls short, potentially leading to less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" has a display that lacks in resolution, brightness, and color range, which means its screen quality does not meet the demands for clear, vibrant visuals in any of the mentioned areas.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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 16X 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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