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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360, being more expensive, offers more advanced features suitable for demanding tasks like intensive engineering, 3D, machine learning, and gaming. It's equipped with a high-performance processor, larger memory and storage, better graphics, and a higher resolution screen that doubles as a tablet, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable but with lower performance in terms of processor, storage, and graphics, ideal for general use like browsing and document editing. Battery life is something to consider; the Spectre generally offers longer usage between charges, which could be important if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 offers robust performance with its advanced processor and ample RAM, along with a high-quality, high-resolution display and good battery life, but it's less portable due to being heavier. In contrast, the HP Stream 14" provides good portability thanks to its lighter weight and smaller size, but it has a lower quality screen and less powerful processor, which translates to adequate performance for basic tasks and lower overall battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair 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
8.0
5.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, abundant RAM, and high-quality Iris Xe graphics, along with a superior IPS screen with high resolution, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require strong computing power and visual clarity.
Content Creation
8.2
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Spectre x360 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6
5.2
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a high-resolution display with superior brightness and panel type, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate color representation; however, it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the HP Stream 14" falls short across the board with inferior screen quality that does not meet the standards for general use, color-critical engineering work, or the fast-paced visuals demanded by gaming and 3D environments. This dichotomy highlights how premium laptops like the Spectre provide better visual experiences at a higher cost, whereas budget models like the Stream prioritize affordability over screen performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.5
The HP Spectre x360 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
$1,000
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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 | 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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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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