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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, being more expensive, usually offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, while also providing better build quality and high-resolution displays. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly, providing adequate performance for general use such as web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption. It's also lighter and often has a longer battery life due to its less power-hungry components, making it more portable. If affordability and portability are your top priorities and your computing needs are modest, the HP Stream could be a more appropriate choice, but if you need a machine that can handle demanding applications and multitasking without compromises, investing in the Asus may be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6
6.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better suited for general use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen which delivers high brightness and color accuracy, albeit with less portability and a considerably heavier build compared to the HP Stream. The HP Stream 14", on the other hand, is fair for general use with moderate performance driven by its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a basic TN screen, though it offers better battery life and is easier to carry given its lighter weight and more compact size.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.7
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a better integrated GPU, along with a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the HP Stream 14 has a lower-spec CPU and GPU, and its screen refresh rate is less optimal for these purposes, reflecting its poorer performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
5.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms the HP Stream 14" in engineering and design due to its robust Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, all conducive to handling complex software and rendering tasks. Meanwhile, the HP Stream has a more basic CPU, less RAM, and a lower-resolution TN screen, suitable for basic tasks but not for the heavy computational demands of engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.6
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
8.2
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-resolution display with impressive brightness and panel quality, making it excellent for everyday tasks and professional design work where color accuracy is key. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is a priority. Conversely, the HP Stream 14" has a lower resolution and dimmer screen, which affects the quality across all uses, and lacks the color range needed for precise engineering work, as well as the refresh rate desired by gamers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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
7.6
5.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 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 | 357 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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