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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers high performance with better processing power, ideal for intensive tasks like engineering or demanding applications, but it is not as portable and comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly and lightweight, suitable for general use such as browsing and basic applications, although it may have limited capabilities for more demanding software and multitasking. Consider the Dell if performance and high-resolution display are your priorities, and the HP if you need an economical, portable option for everyday activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
6.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution, which contributes to its strong performance and vivid display for general use. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and uses a TN panel with a lower resolution, leading to less capable performance and a lower quality display, though it maintains a level of portability and has a lower price point.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus typically includes a higher-end GPU and a screen with a faster refresh rate, providing smoother gameplay and better handling of 3D tasks, while the HP Stream 14" often has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the superior CPU and screen quality of the Dell contribute to a more responsive and visually appealing experience compared to the HP Stream, which is built with less emphasis on these features.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and a superior GPU that are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality OLED screen to display fine details, whereas the HP Stream 14" has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a basic GPU, paired with a lower resolution screen, which are not suitable for intensive tasks and detailed design work. While both have good portability, the XPS 13 Plus also has better keyboard quality, but these secondary factors are overshadowed by the primary needs of CPU power, memory, graphics capability, and screen quality when it comes to engineering and design use.
Content Creation
8.3
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
5.2
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a vibrant, high-resolution display that's bright and clear, making it a pleasure for everyday tasks but it's not optimized for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. For engineering and design professionals, its capability to accurately represent a wide range of colors is a significant advantage, ensuring precision in visually intensive tasks. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" has a basic display that lacks the resolution, brightness, and color range necessary for nuanced tasks, and its slower refresh rate hampers gaming performance.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP Stream 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very 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
$1,849
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | 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 | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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."
Get a great deal on the Dell XPS 13 Plus or the HP Stream 14"
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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