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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher storage capacity and don't mind a heavier laptop, the HP Stream 14" could serve you better, though at a higher cost. However, if you prefer a lighter laptop and are looking for value for money, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more affordable while still providing the essentials for everyday tasks; just be aware that it has less storage space. Both laptops offer basic performance suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, or media consumption but are not ideal for intensive 3D, machine learning, gaming, or engineering work. The Lenovo also operates silently without a fan, which could be a bonus if you prefer a quiet working environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the HP Stream 14".
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP Stream 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for content creation.
If a laptop has a poor screen quality for general use, it usually means that its display has low resolution, limited brightness, and a basic panel type, which can lead to a less vibrant and sharp viewing experience. For engineering and design tasks, a screen with a narrow color gamut will not accurately represent colors, which is critical when precision in visual representation is required. As for gaming and 3D applications, a low refresh rate can result in less smooth motion, and if the resolution and panel quality are not up to par, it can also affect the visual clarity and overall immersion.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
$299
$153
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.5
6.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for general use.
The HP Stream 14 has more RAM and a larger storage capacity, which could provide smoother performance and space for more applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14, which has less RAM and significantly smaller storage, thereby likely hindering multitasking and limiting data storage. While both laptops have similar screen size and quality and are comparable in portability and battery life, the HP's superior CPU and RAM may offer an advantage for general use tasks over the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are not suitable for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPUs, which lack the power necessary for these tasks; additionally, they only support a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. The quality of the CPU and the screen, while also important, less significantly impact the overall gaming and 3D performance compared to the GPU and refresh rate capabilities of these laptops.
Engineering and Design
5.7
5.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both limited in engineering and design use primarily due to their low-powered Intel Celeron processors, minimal RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPUs that are not well-suited for demanding tasks and rendering work involved in such fields. Additionally, both laptops have lower-resolution TN displays which don't provide the screen quality required for precise design work, although they are lightweight and offer very good portability and silent operation, which might be suitable for basic tasks and on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
6.7
6.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.5
6.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Stream 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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 Stream 14" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Stream 14" | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $153 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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