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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower cost, the HP Stream 14" is a more budget-friendly option. However, it comes with limitations such as a lower-resolution display and less powerful processing capabilities, suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more expensive, but it offers better performance for intensive tasks due to its advanced processor and graphics card, a high-resolution, higher refresh-rate display for a sharper image and smoother visuals, and an overall higher build quality. It's more suited for demanding applications like photo and video editing, 3D modeling, and gaming. The IdeaPad also typically provides a better battery life and has a sturdier feel, but it is slightly heavier, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and features a lower resolution TN panel, which contributes to its fair rating for general use; its portability and battery life are relatively good, though its screen quality and performance are modest. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor with a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and sports a higher resolution IPS display, which, along with better battery life, makes it well-suited for more demanding tasks and thus earns a good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7
6.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600, a standard screen refresh rate, a lower resolution, and a basic display panel, which limits gaming and 3D capabilities. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, however, includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high refresh rate IPS display with better resolution and screen quality, making it more suitable for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.7
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which contribute to lower performance, and a lower quality TN screen with less color coverage and lower resolution. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, as well as a higher-resolution IPS screen with superior color accuracy, making it a better fit for demanding engineering applications and design work.
Content Creation
6.7
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's higher resolution and brighter display offer clearer, more vibrant visuals compared to the HP Stream 14's lower resolution and duller screen. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's wider color gamut presents more accurate colors, which is critical for precise work, though this aspect is less impressive on the HP Stream. However, the HP Stream falls short for gaming and 3D tasks, as it lacks the high refresh rate that's paramount for smooth motion, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, despite being better, still doesn't excel in that area due to a moderate refresh rate.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Stream 14" | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $1,162 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
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 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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