If you are on a tight budget and primarily need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing the internet, using office applications, and streaming videos, the HP Stream 14" could be a suitable and economical option. However, if you seek higher performance for gaming, graphic design, engineering software, or video editing, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers more power and better graphics capabilities, albeit at a higher price. Remember, you'll compromise on battery life and portability with the Legion 5 Pro, as gaming laptops tend to be heavier and consume more power. Choose the HP if affordability and simple daily use are your priorities, and the Lenovo if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" is judged fair for general use mainly because it has a lower-end processor and graphics unit, which may not handle demanding applications smoothly, a basic screen with lower resolution and brightness, and it receives lower ratings in speaker quality and heat management. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is better for general use as it boasts a high-end processor and graphics card capable of greater performance, a superior screen with higher resolution and brightness, and overall it exhibits better heat management and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel Celeron processor with integrated UHD graphics and a standard refresh rate display which is not suited for demanding tasks such as gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor paired with an Nvidia RTX graphics card and a high refresh rate screen, providing excellent performance and smoother visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14's less powerful Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, combined with a lower quality TN screen, make it poorly suited for the demands of engineering and design work, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and benefits from a higher resolution IPS display, making it very capable for such intensive tasks. While the HP is lighter and thus more portable, the Lenovo's superior hardware and screen make it a better choice for performance-heavy engineering and design applications, despite being heavier and potentially noisier when under load.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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" likely has lower resolution and brightness, which makes its display less sharp and vibrant for general use, and it probably doesn't offer wide color gamuts needed for accurate color representation in engineering and design. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with its superior panel, likely excels in resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks and for design work that requires precise colors, but it might fall short for gaming and 3D applications if it lacks a high refresh rate for smooth motion. Overall, the Lenovo is equipped for overall quality and color-sensitive work, while the HP might lag due to subpar display attributes.
Battery
7.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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