The HP Stream 14 is significantly less expensive and should serve well for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, the MSI Prestige 14 comes at a higher price but offers better performance for more intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, gaming, or engineering. The Prestige 14 would likely have superior screen quality, which could be important for graphic design or video editing. Battery life usually differs, with pricier models like the MSI often lasting longer on a charge, but this should be checked for each model. Consider the tradeoff between cost and advanced capabilities before making a decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" has a lower-end CPU and graphics, a lower resolution and less vibrant TN screen, making it adequate for basic tasks but less suitable for intensive applications or high-quality media consumption. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 offers a more powerful CPU, better integrated graphics, and a higher resolution IPS display that provides a sharper image and wider viewing angles, which, along with its lighter weight and longer battery life, makes it better suited for more demanding general use and greater mobility.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is only fair 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
5.7/10
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14 has a lower-end CPU and GPU and a basic TN screen, making it less suited for demanding engineering tasks and detailed design work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor with better integrated graphics and an IPS screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, essential for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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 limited resolution and brightness, making it less ideal for general use where clear visuals are crucial. Engineering and design professionals favor the MSI Prestige 14 for its superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, enhancing the precision needed for their work. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Prestige 14 falls short due to its lower refresh rate, despite decent resolution and panel type, which affects the smoothness and responsiveness vital for those activities.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability, though the MSI Prestige 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"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 MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the MSI Prestige 14
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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