The HP Stream 14" offers affordability and is suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, but it may struggle with more demanding tasks due to its lower performance capabilities. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6", on the other hand, is designed for high-performance needs such as gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning, offering powerful hardware that can handle intensive applications. However, it comes with a higher price tag and may be less portable due to its larger size and typically shorter battery life compared to more basic models like the HP Stream. If budget is a primary concern and your computing needs are not intensive, the HP Stream could be a sufficient choice, while if you require advanced capabilities and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14, with its lower-resolution screen and basic Intel Celeron processor, is less suitable for demanding tasks, making it fair for general use; meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor, higher screen resolution, and superior graphics, enhancing its capacity for a wider range of tasks and earning its good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600 which aren't powerful enough for gaming or 3D work, and its standard 60Hz screen doesn't enhance fast-paced visuals, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU deliver strong performance and its 165Hz screen displays smoother movement in games and 3D applications. The screen quality of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, indicated by its IPS panel, higher resolution, and brightness, further supports detailed and vivid 3D rendering compared to the HP's basic TN panel with a lower resolution and brightness.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14, with a basic Intel Celeron CPU and integrated Intel graphics, not to mention a lower resolution TN screen, lacks the power and screen clarity for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display, offers the required computing muscle and superior visual fidelity necessary for such workloads. While the HP is lighter and thus more portable, professionals using complex applications will greatly benefit from the Legion's advanced hardware and better screen quality, even if it is slightly heavier and may generate more operating noise due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.7/10
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
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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" typically has a lower resolution and less vibrant display, which could affect the sharpness and color details important for both general and engineering uses. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a higher resolution and better color accuracy, meeting the demands for precise design work in engineering with better DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage. However, the Legion's lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops may not be as smooth for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
"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 Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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