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Updated January 16, 2024·
The HP Stream 14" stands out for its significantly lower price point compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 17". If you're aiming for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the HP Stream, with its more compact size and better portability, will serve you well whilst saving money. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 is geared towards gaming and more intensive applications like video editing and 3D rendering, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. It offers a larger, higher-quality display and improved overall performance but is heavier and comes with a higher price tag. The trade-off is between cost-effectiveness and portability for everyday use with the HP Stream, against performance and screen size for demanding tasks with the Lenovo Legion 5. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14 has lower performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and less advanced screen technology, making it just fair for general use; it's more portable and has a longer battery life, which are advantages for casual usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17 has a powerful Intel i7 processor and a high-quality IPS screen, making it good for general use, especially demanding tasks, but it's heavier and less portable, which could be a downside for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" falls short in gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are suited for simple tasks but not for performance-intensive gaming that requires high processing capabilities and advanced graphical features. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" excels, thanks to its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which support demanding gaming and 3D tasks, further enhanced by a higher screen refresh rate and superior screen quality for an immersive experience.
Engineering and Design
5.7
7.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are less capable of handling the demanding tasks of engineering and design software compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 17"'s more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. Additionally, the HP's lower resolution TN screen doesn't offer as much clarity and color accuracy as the Lenovo's higher resolution IPS display, which is essential for detailed engineering and design work.
Software Development
6.5
7.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Stream 14" offers basic screen capabilities that may be adequate for tasks like web browsing and text editing but fall short in sharpness and vibrancy, which could affect the experience when precision in visuals is key for engineering or enjoying rich graphic content in games. The Lenovo Legion 5 17", with its larger and higher-quality display, provides more accurate color representation and better resolution, making it beneficial for design and engineering tasks that rely on color fidelity and detail. However, despite its improvements over the HP, the Legion's screen may not refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, lessening the smoothness in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
7.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
6.7
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 17" to be 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.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Stream 14" | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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