Choosing between the HP Stream 14" and the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro depends on your needs. If your priorities are budget-friendliness and basic tasks like browsing and using office applications, go for the HP Stream. It's less expensive, but expect lower performance and build quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is much more powerful, suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. It typically costs more and is heavier, making it less portable than the HP Stream. Its high-end specs also mean it's likely to have a shorter battery life compared to the more modest HP Stream. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" is considered fair for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron CPU, sufficient RAM for lightweight tasks, adequate portability with its low weight, but it falls short with a lower quality TN screen and shorter battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, on the other hand, excels with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM for demanding applications, superior IPS display quality with higher resolution and brightness, but it is less portable due to its higher weight and has a shorter battery life expectancy for its computing power.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is equipped with an entry-level Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a screen with a basic 60Hz refresh rate, which are not suitable for the demands of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high-quality IPS screen that supports a much smoother 165Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for high-performance gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very 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, lower-end integrated graphics, and a low-resolution screen, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels with a high-end Intel i7 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX graphics, and a much higher-resolution display, crucial for demanding tasks and detailed work.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 5i 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
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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" has a display that may not be sharp or bright enough for comfortable everyday use, and it lacks the color accuracy and range required for detailed engineering and design work. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a high-quality display with vivid colors and sharp detail suitable for both general use and professional design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion Pro 5i's lower refresh rate means it won't be as smooth as other laptops specifically optimized for those high motion activities.
Battery
7.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 5i 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 5i 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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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