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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16, being much more expensive, offers high performance suitable for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. It has a high-quality OLED display with a higher resolution, which is ideal for professional creative work but comes with more weight, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is considerably less expensive and more portable due to its lighter weight, but it's better suited for general use, like web browsing and document editing, given its Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics. Its TN display is lower resolution, which may not be as vibrant for media consumption. If you need a laptop for more demanding applications and value a premium display, the Gigabyte is the better choice; however, for everyday tasks and ease of carrying around, the HP Stream may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
6.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is better suited for general use with a more powerful CPU, greater RAM, a high-resolution OLED screen, and robust construction, but it is heavier and has less battery life compared to the HP Stream 14" which offers better portability and battery life, but has a lower-tier CPU, less adequate screen quality, and poorer build and heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good 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
8.6
5.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good 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
8.2
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
5.2
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When evaluating laptops, the Gigabyte Aero 16's screen stands out in general use due to its high resolution and brightness, making for a clear and vivid display, while for engineering and design its broad color coverage provides accuracy essential for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate is less suited for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" has lower resolution and brightness, which can make the screen appear less sharp and dim, a limited color range impacting precision in design tasks, and a basic refresh rate not geared towards fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.5
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
$1,260
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 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 | 368 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 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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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
HP Stream 14"
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PCMag
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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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