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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prefer a high-resolution OLED screen, more storage, better graphics, and overall stronger performance, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is a solid choice, especially for tasks like photo editing, 3D work, or gaming. However, keep in mind it is more expensive and slightly heavier, which could affect portability. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly and light, making it easy to carry around, but it offers less power, a lower screen quality, and less storage which might limit its use for more demanding applications. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for and whether portability or performance is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a powerful Intel i5 processor and 8 GB of RAM, providing smooth performance for general use, and its high-resolution OLED touchscreen delivers vivid colors and sharp detail, though its 6-hour battery life may limit time away from an outlet.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7
5.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's high-resolution OLED screen, powerful Intel i5 CPU, and Iris Xe graphics make it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work, while the HP Stream 14" is hindered by its basic Intel Celeron CPU, lower-quality TN screen, and less capable UHD Graphics 600 for such intensive applications. Despite both being quite portable, the Zenbook's superior keyboard and screen quality further its edge for productivity, although the Stream offers quieter operation due to less strenuous hardware.
Content Creation
7.6
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
8.6
5.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks that enhance both general use and detailed engineering and design work by covering wider color gamuts. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming, where faster screen updates are critical. The HP Stream 14", with its lower resolution and brightness, falls short across all use cases, offering less detail, reduced vibrancy, and insufficient speed for gaming and 3D content, making it a budget option for basic tasks only.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.8
5.5
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$575
$299
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | 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 | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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