The HP Stream 14 is a budget-friendly option suited for basic tasks with a smaller screen and lower resolution, making it less suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15 has a larger screen with higher resolution and more powerful processing capabilities, making it better for demanding applications but at a higher price point and with less portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides a better general use experience primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, which results in higher performance for everyday tasks compared to the HP Stream 14". Additionally, the IdeaPad's better screen quality, longer battery life, and more robust heat management enhance its suitability for ongoing general use, despite being slightly less portable due to its larger screen and weight.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
6.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair 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
6.7/10
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is 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
6.5/10
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
5.2/10
6.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're primarily using your laptop for browsing and media, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with its better resolution and brightness compared to the HP Stream 14" will offer a higher-quality visual experience. For engineering and design work that depends on precise colors, the IdeaPad 5 again edges out the HP due to its fair color accuracy, making it more suitable for tasks that require color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, with the IdeaPad 5 offering only a fair experience due to limitations in refresh rates and moderately important factors like resolution and panel type that fall short of what's preferred for fast-paced or high-detail visual content.
Battery
7.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Build Quality
5.5/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
$299
$771
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$400
$600
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$1,000
$1,200
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" includes a more capable AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a higher quality IPS display, providing fair performance in the same areas. The IdeaPad's screen also offers better resolution, contributing to a more enjoyable visual experience in gaming and 3D content.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
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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