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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers better display quality with a higher resolution, making it suitable for tasks requiring fine visual details. In contrast, the HP Stream 14 has a lower resolution display which is less ideal for such tasks. The ASUS model also features an AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics which typically provide stronger performance compared to the Intel Celeron and UHD Graphics in the HP, making the ASUS more suitable for more demanding applications and light gaming. However, the HP Stream includes more built-in storage space. Both laptops are lightweight and have similar dimensions, but the ASUS is slightly lighter, which could be an advantage for portability. When considering battery performance and keyboard quality, the two are quite comparable. The decision should be based on whether the better screen and potential performance edge of the ASUS are worth sacrificing some storage space that comes with the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the HP Stream 14".
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
5.2
14.0in
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 Go 14 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's screen may have acceptable resolution and brightness, making it adequate for everyday tasks and some engineering applications but its lackluster color range and refresh rate make it unsuitable for color-sensitive work like design and inadequate for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D. The HP Stream 14" falls short for general use due to its lower resolution and dim display and doesn't meet the higher color accuracy and breadth demanded by engineering and design professionals. Both struggle with gaming and 3D work as they lack the high refresh rates necessary for fluid motion, with ASUS performing slightly better due to relatively better resolution and panel technology.
Build Quality
6.5
5.5
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
$450
$299
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.2
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Stream 14" and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a balanced general-use experience with a moderate-resolution IPS screen that provides decent viewing angles and a lightweight build, though its average battery life and fair keyboard quality may not suit heavy users. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" has more RAM for smoother multitasking and a higher-capacity storage, but compromises with a lower-resolution TN screen which often has poorer color and viewing angles, and while it is slightly heavier, it has a slightly longer battery life, which could be beneficial for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.7
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP Stream 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Radeon 610M GPU and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate are insufficient for demanding gaming or 3D tasks, while the HP Stream 14's lower-tier Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and the same 60Hz refresh rate on a lower-resolution screen further limit gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP Stream 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP Stream 14" are considered poor for engineering and design use because both laptops are equipped with CPUs and GPUs that aren't powerful enough for the demands of engineering software, and they offer limited RAM which can hinder multitasking and complex calculations. Additionally, the ASUS has a decent screen with a full HD IPS display, while the HP's TN panel and lower resolution screen are of lesser quality, which impacts the clarity and precision visual tasks require.
Content Creation
6.5
6.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Stream 14" and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for content creation.
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
6.4
6.5
4.1/10
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 HP Stream 14" and ASUS Vivobook Go 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
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.78" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
HP Stream 14"
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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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