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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a powerful laptop with high performance for tasks like intensive graphics work, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is an excellent choice, offering a robust processor, advanced graphics card, and a high-resolution OLED screen. However, it is less portable due to its size and weight, and the higher cost can be significant. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is budget-friendly and more portable with its lighter weight and smaller size, but it compromises on performance with a basic processor and lower resolution screen, making it suitable for general use like browsing, office applications, and streaming content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- 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
8.5
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which excels in gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Stream 14" has a far less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is insufficient for such tasks. Additionally, the ZenBook's screen quality and refresh rate are likely superior, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences, while the Stream's lower-tier screen specs contribute to its poor performance in those areas.
Engineering and Design
9.0
5.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent 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
8.7
6.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
6.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15's superior screen resolution and brightness provide crisp and vivid visuals for general use, while its wide color gamut supports the demands of engineering and design by showing accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver as smooth motion as gaming-optimized displays. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has a lower resolution and brightness, leading to less sharp and dimmer images, and lacks the color accuracy needed for professional creative work, making it less suitable for any of the mentioned use cases.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 Duo 15
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PCWorld
Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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