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Updated January 12, 2024·
For general use and if you're on a tight budget, the HP Stream 14" is cost-effective with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing or document editing. However, it has lower resolution and less powerful hardware, which can affect multitasking and the ability to run demanding applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, though more expensive, offers significantly higher performance with advanced features such as a high-resolution OLED screen and more robust processing power, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D modelling, machine learning, and gaming. The tradeoff primarily lies between cost and performance, as well as portability due to the different screen sizes and build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
8.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" with its basic CPU and RAM, lower screen resolution, and modest battery life is suitable for light tasks, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior OLED screen, is better for demanding applications and offers longer battery life, contributing to its higher general use suitability. The MSI Prestige also boasts better portability due to its lighter weight, but it likely comes at a higher cost, reflecting its premium features.
Gaming and AI
5.7
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has a relatively weak Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, which limit its ability to handle resource-intensive tasks like gaming and 3D applications; it's also outfitted with a lower-quality TN panel and a standard 60Hz refresh rate which doesn't lend itself well to fast-paced gaming visuals. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is equipped with a more powerful Intel Core Ultra processor and a significantly more capable Intel Arc GPU, along with an OLED display that not only has a higher pixel density but also offers superior screen quality, though it too has a 60Hz refresh rate which is adequate but not top-tier for gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.7
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.7
8.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's higher resolution, brighter display, and premium panel type offer clear, sharp images, making it very good for tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the HP Stream 14's lower resolution and brightness result in poorer visual experience. In engineering and design, professionals require accurate colors for their work, which the MSI Prestige provides with its wide color gamuts, so its screen is excellent here; the HP Stream falls short due to its limited color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the MSI Prestige, despite its resolution and panel quality, lacks a high refresh rate, leading to poor performance in these scenarios where the refresh rate is a critical factor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Stream 14" | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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