The HP Stream 14" has a lower price which is great for budget-conscious customers seeking basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, it has modest performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and limited storage, which may not be sufficient for more demanding applications. Its screen quality and resolution are also basic. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is much more expensive, but offers powerful performance with its Intel i7 processor and high-end graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing. You also get a high-quality OLED display which is better for multimedia. However, it's heavier and bulkier, reducing portability, and has shorter battery life, so it's not as convenient for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" is outfitted with a basic Intel Celeron processor and a lower-resolution TN panel, leading to just fair performance and screen quality for general use; it remains notable, however, for its good portability and very good keyboard quality.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" lacks a powerful GPU and has a low screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high refresh rate screen, enabling smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. Additionally, the MSI has a superior CPU and screen quality, which further enhances its capability for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
8.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are not suitable for demanding engineering software, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, providing much better performance for such tasks. In addition, the MSI laptop has a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, important for design work, whereas the HP's screen is lower-resolution TN panel with less color accuracy.
Content Creation
6.7/10
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop, the HP Stream 14" has a lower-quality display which might be dim and lack sharpness, impacting everyday tasks like browsing and video watching. The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers outstanding screen resolution, brightness, and panel type that professionals in engineering and design require to see fine details and accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, while MSI Raider GE67Hx provides excellent visuals, its refresh rate isn't as high as specialized gaming laptops, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced games and animations.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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