If you prioritize a larger screen and better performance for tasks like general use and multitasking, the ASUS Vivobook 17 could be a great choice, accepting that it costs more. On the other hand, if you prefer something more affordable and don't mind a smaller screen and less power, which might struggle with intensive tasks but could be better for basic use such as web browsing and document editing, the HP Stream 14" could suit your needs better. Consider also the HP's advantage in terms of being lighter and potentially more portable than the larger ASUS. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.7/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is better suited for engineering and design use due to its superior CPU (Intel i3-1220P), which offers better performance than the HP Stream 14's Intel Celeron N4120, as well as having a higher quality IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution for finer detail display, compared to the HP's lower-quality TN panel and 1366 x 768 resolution.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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 17 offers a larger screen with modest resolution and brightness, making it acceptable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it lacks the wider color gamut necessary for precise color work in engineering and design, and its standard refresh rate is not ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The HP Stream 14" falls short in screen quality due to its lower resolution and brightness, which can make general computing less enjoyable, and it's not well-suited for color-critical tasks or high-frame-rate gaming due to its limited color range and refresh rate. Both laptops may not satisfy users who need sharp, accurate colors for professional design work or fluid motion for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
5.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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
$429
$299
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger IPS screen with better resolution, which enhances visual experience but compromises portability due to its larger size and slightly heavier weight compared to the HP Stream 14", which has a smaller, less vivid TN display, yet features more RAM for potentially smoother performance in multitasking, within a more compact and lighter chassis for easier transport. Both laptops provide fair battery life suitable for general use; however, the ASUS may have some advantage in screen quality, while the HP offers better portability and higher RAM capacity for handling more applications at once..
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
5.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers fair performance in gaming and 3D due to its better graphics capability, higher screen resolution, and larger display, while the HP Stream 14" is considered poor for these applications due to a weaker GPU, lower screen quality and resolution. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Vivobook's superior CPU and IPS display panel contribute to its advantage over the HP Stream's TN panel and less capable processor for these tasks.
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.7/10
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 Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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 17 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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
99,795
Recommendations made
21,623
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.