If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that can handle basic tasks, the HP Stream 14" is significantly less expensive and suitable for web browsing, document editing, and other light activities. However, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while more costly, offers much better performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics. The MSI is also more contemporary, with a higher resolution touch display that can flip, transforming it into a tablet for more versatility. You'll get a more powerful and versatile device with the MSI, but the HP is more wallet-friendly for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" with its Intel Celeron processor and basic screen quality offers adequate performance and visuals for routine tasks, along with very good portability due to its lightweight design, but the MSI Summit E16 Flip shines with a superior Intel i7 processor and a high-quality, larger IPS display that delivers better image clarity and color accuracy, plus it has a longer battery life, though it is slightly heavier and less portable than the HP.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is outfitted with an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a basic 60Hz screen, restricting its ability to handle gaming and 3D rendering applications effectively, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip comes with a much more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate 165Hz screen, enhancing its suitability for those more graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" with an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics is less suitable for engineering and design, mainly due to these lower-performing components and its basic TN screen with lower resolution, which doesn't render colors or details as well for design work.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 dimmer display which detracts from the overall experience in all contexts, whereas the MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a high-resolution, brighter panel enhancing visuals for general use and professional design due to better color accuracy. In engineering and design tasks, the MSI's superior color gamut coverage ensures that designers see more accurate colors, supporting precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Summit's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from smoother motion.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
"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 Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the MSI Summit E16 Flip
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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