HP Stream 14"
HP Stream 14"
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GENERAL USE: Fair—6.5/10
GAMING/AI: Poor—5.7/10
ENG/DESIGN: Poor—5.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Fair—6.5/10
CONTENT CREATION: Fair—6.7/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.1/10
BATTERY: Good—7.4/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Poor—5.2/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Fair—6.1/10
SIZE: 14"
The HP Stream 14" is a budget-friendly option designed for general use, featuring an Intel Celeron N4120 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, suitable for basic tasks but not for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work. It has a 14-inch TN display with a resolution of 1366 x 768, which delivers a fair image quality but the screen may not be as vibrant or sharp compared to more advanced displays. The laptop includes 16 GB of RAM and a 320 GB storage capacity, which are moderate specifications for everyday tasks and light multitasking. It is lightweight at 3.5 pounds, enhancing its portability, and offers a decent battery life for typical usage. The keyboard is rated as very good and it comes with a good webcam and speakers. Although it has USB-C ports, it lacks more advanced connectivity options like Thunderbolt ports. Overall, the HP Stream 14" is a simple, portable laptop well-suited for basic use such as web browsing, document editing, and light multimedia consumption, but not for demanding software or gaming. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Very good general use performance
- Excellent heat management
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed
- Lightweight for portability
Cons
- Lower resolution screen
- Average battery life
- Poor build quality
- Not suitable for engineering uses
Ratings by Category
Operating Noise:4.6
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:4.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Battery Life:4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Content Creation:3.7
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:3.6
The HP Stream 14" is rated fair for general use primarily because of its middling CPU performance and screen quality, with an Intel Celeron N4120 processor and a TN panel at a lower resolution, which are sufficient for basic tasks but not ideal for more demanding applications or sharp visuals. However, its light weight and decent battery life contribute positively to its usability and portability for everyday activities.
Software Development:3.6
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:3.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $299 | ||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | ||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | ||
Width | 12.76" | ||
Depth | 8.86" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 320 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | TN | ||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 5.6/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | No | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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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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