If you prioritize saving money and primarily use your laptop for basic tasks like browsing the internet, using office applications, or streaming video, the HP Stream 14" may serve your needs well. However, its performance may not be ideal for more intensive tasks. The Maypug 15", while more expensive, generally offers better performance, which can be crucial if you engage in activities such as 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software. It's also likely to have a larger screen, which can improve your experience for multitasking and entertainment but may reduce portability. The HP Stream's smaller size and potentially longer battery life due to less power-intensive components could make it more convenient for travel. Consider your primary uses and whether the performance or cost is your deciding factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Stream 14".
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
5.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Stream 14" is only fair for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Stream 14" offers more RAM and a larger battery capacity, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities and longer use between charges, advantageous for general computing tasks. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, despite having a larger IPS screen which generally means better color and viewing angles, is hindered by lower RAM and a smaller battery that could limit performance and usage time.
Content Creation
6.7/10
5.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Stream 14" is only fair for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Stream 14" is only fair for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Stream 14" has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're primarily using your laptop to browse the web or work with documents, the HP Stream 14" and the Maypug 15" Laptop both have screens that may not be as sharp or bright as you'd like, which can make viewing content and reading text less enjoyable. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops may not deliver the wide color gamuts necessary for precise work. And if you're into 3D applications or gaming, their refresh rate may not be high enough to offer the smooth visuals you'd get from a laptop with a faster screen.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$299
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
The HP Stream 14" and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP Stream 14" and the Maypug 15" Laptop are not suitable for gaming and 3D rendering because they both have basic integrated graphics units, with the former using Intel UHD Graphics 600 and the latter using Intel UHD Graphics, which are inadequate for graphically demanding tasks. Additionally, both have screen refresh rates limited to 60Hz, which cannot deliver the smooth visuals required by high-frame-rate gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
5.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Stream 14" and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
The HP Stream 14" and the Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design use due to their limited CPU power, low RAM, and basic integrated GPUs which are inadequate for demanding software commonly used in these fields. Additionally, both computers have low-resolution displays which can hinder the fine detail work required for engineering and design, although the Maypug has an IPS panel which generally delivers better color and viewing angles than the TN panel on the HP.
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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.
Build Quality
5.5/10
5.1/10
The HP Stream 14" and Maypug 15" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"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."
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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.
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