The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a higher-end option with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it ideal for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. Its superior display quality and higher resolution are suited for visual works that demand detail. On the downside, it's heavier and less portable than the HP Stream 14, which is a budget-friendly laptop that offers basic performance suitable for general use like web browsing, streaming videos, and document editing. The HP Stream 14 is more lightweight and easier to carry, but its lower screen resolution and less powerful hardware make it less suitable for demanding software applications. The choice comes down to whether you require high performance for advanced tasks, which would justify the higher price of the Gigabyte Aorus 15, or if you're looking for a simple, cost-effective laptop for everyday use, in which case the HP Stream 14 would be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 excels in general use due to its superior CPU performance, larger RAM, and better screen quality, all of which are very important for a smooth and visually satisfying experience; it also offers better portability than gaming-dedicated laptops, yet maintains adequate battery life. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" is rated as fair because it manages the basics with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, affecting multitasking and demanding tasks, while its portability is high and battery life is longer, it compromises on screen sharpness and overall performance.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very 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
8.4/10
5.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
7.6/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and bright display, ensuring clear, sharp images and vibrant colors, which are vital for detail-oriented tasks and color accuracy required by engineering and design software. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" falls short in all categories since its lower resolution, dimmer screen, and restricted color gamut detract from visual clarity, color fidelity, and the smoothness necessary for enjoyable gaming and professional design work.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
$1,500
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
"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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 or the HP Stream 14"
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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