If you're looking for a laptop that is more affordable and suitable for basic tasks like browsing the web and working with office documents, the HP Stream 14" is a cost-effective choice. It's lighter and will be easier to carry around. However, it has a lesser quality display and significantly lower performance, making it not ideal for more demanding tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is much more expensive but offers a more powerful processor and graphics card, a higher quality and larger screen, and better overall performance. This makes it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D design, machine learning, and engineering applications. It is also heavier, so it's less portable. The battery life is shorter on the Lenovo, meaning you might need to charge it more often. Consider what you'll use the laptop for and whether the Lenovo's higher performance justifies its higher cost and less portability compared to the more budget-friendly and lighter HP Stream. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" falls short in performance with a basic CPU and lower screen quality, and while it's lightweight and has decent battery life, it's less ideal for multitasking or visually demanding tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers a high-end CPU and superior screen resolution, making it a more powerful choice for general use, but it is slightly heavier and could be less convenient for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has an Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics with a standard screen refresh rate which make it inadequate for gaming or 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics along with a high refresh rate screen, elevating its suitability for gaming and demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
8.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" with a basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics is not suitable for demanding engineering applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, making it well-suited for engineering tasks that require significant computing power.
Content Creation
6.7/10
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 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's display may not offer the sharpness or color accuracy needed for most activities, suffering in general use, engineering, and gaming, due to its limited resolution and color range. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 excels in general use and engineering with a high-resolution screen that displays crisp text and vibrant colors, also covering a wide color gamut essential for detailed design work. However, its gaming performance may be less impressive if it lacks a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth, fast-paced action.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 16" 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
$1,680
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,680.
"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 16"
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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