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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Stream 14" is more budget-friendly, making it a good choice if cost is a primary concern. It's designed for basic tasks, such as browsing the internet or using office applications due to its modest Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics. However, its lower resolution screen and performance aren't suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 costs more but comes with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, suitable for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning. With its higher resolution and refresh rate screen, it offers a significantly better visual experience. It's heavier and thicker, though, so it's less portable than the HP Stream. Consider the HP for everyday use and the MSI for performance-intensive applications, where its increased price reflects its higher capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" offers decent portability and better battery life due to its smaller screen and lower-powered Intel Celeron CPU, but it comes with a lower quality TN panel and less versatile storage and RAM configurations compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which has a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, higher quality IPS screen, and dedicated Nvidia graphics card suitable for more intensive tasks but at the cost of reduced battery life and portability. The MSI Bravo 15's superior screen quality and gaming capabilities make it better for multimedia and gaming, while the HP Stream 14" is more suited for basic tasks with its emphasis on battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.7
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" falls short for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited Intel UHD Graphics, and lower-resolution TN screen, which are not ideal for demanding tasks and detailed work that require a more powerful CPU, advanced GPU, and higher-quality display.
Screen Quality
5.2
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 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 a lower resolution and a dimmer display, which impacts the viewing experience during general tasks, while its lack of wide color gamut support limits its effectiveness for color-critical engineering and design work; the less than stellar refresh rate hinders its usage for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The MSI Bravo 15 offers better resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming; however, although it has reasonable resolution and panel quality for engineering and design, its color accuracy may fall short for professional-grade color work, and while fair, its refresh rate isn't top-tier, which may disappoint serious gamers and creators relying on fluid motion. Overall, while the MSI Bravo 15 exceeds in general use, neither laptop is ideal for users with high demands in engineering, design, or gaming due to their respective screen limitations.
Battery
7.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
6.7
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair 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
$862
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
6.7
7.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be 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
6.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 and HP Stream 14" are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Stream 14" | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Stream 14"
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"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."
MSI Bravo 15
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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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