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Updated January 12, 2024·
Selecting between the HP 15" laptop and the HP Stream 14" depends on your priorities. The HP 15" offers better performance due to a superior processor, which is suited for more demanding tasks. It also comes with a larger screen and better resolution, improving the experience for activities like video streaming and multitasking. However, this model is slightly heavier and more expensive. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more portable and budget-friendly, typically favored for basic, everyday use like web browsing and document editing. Its smaller size and weight make it easier to carry around, but its lower screen resolution and less powerful processor may not be ideal for intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar battery life and build quality, and they operate on the same operating system. If portability and cost-saving are your primary concerns, the HP Stream 14" is suitable, but for better overall performance and a more enjoyable visual experience, the HP 15" would be the recommended choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Stream 14".
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP 15" Laptop offers better screen resolution and brightness than the HP Stream 14", making it more suitable for general use due to clearer and more vibrant displays. For engineering and design tasks, the HP 15" has fair performance because it can represent a wider range of colors, although not as comprehensively as specialized high-end screens. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals, and the lower resolution of the Stream affects the clarity of detailed graphics more significantly.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop 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.
Cost
$375
$299
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $375 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP 15" Laptop and HP Stream 14" are both only fair for general use.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a balance with its fair CPU and RAM, larger screen with higher resolution and brightness making it better for media consumption and productivity, but it is slightly heavier and bulkier, which affects portability compared to the HP Stream 14"; the Stream, while it has more storage and RAM for better multitasking, settles for a smaller, lower-quality screen, and its Intel Celeron processor is less powerful, which may limit performance for more intensive tasks, yet it's lighter and more portable with a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 HP 15" Laptop and HP Stream 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 15" Laptop is equipped with a slightly better integrated GPU and a higher resolution IPS display, which provides a fair gaming and 3D experience, while the HP Stream 14" has a weaker GPU and a lower resolution TN display, leading to a poorer performance in the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2
5.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop, with its more powerful Intel i3 processor, superior Intel UHD graphics, and better screen with higher resolution and IPS display, is suited for engineering and design tasks, whereas the HP Stream 14" has a weaker Intel Celeron processor, lower-end graphics, and a lower-resolution TN screen, making it less suitable for such demanding applications. Additionally, while the HP Stream 14" is slightly more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, it compromises significantly on the very important factors like CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality required for engineering work.
Content Creation
6.9
6.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 15" Laptop and HP Stream 14" are both only fair for content creation.
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
6.7
6.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 15" Laptop and HP Stream 14" are both only fair for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
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 HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
5.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to have only fair 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.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$375 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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 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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