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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Stream is a budget-friendly option best suited for light tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77, with its higher price, is designed for heavy-duty work like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The MSI will offer you top-tier performance, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Stream. So if portability and battery life matter most to you, and your workload is light, the HP Stream may be a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you need a workstation for demanding tasks and are less concerned about portability and cost, the MSI Titan GT77 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
8.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 is rated higher for general use than the HP Stream 14" primarily because it has a substantially more powerful processor and considerably larger RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and more demanding applications. Additionally, the MSI Titan GT77 offers a high-quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, but it is heavier and has less battery life compared to the more portable HP Stream 14", which comes with basic performance suitable for lighter tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7
10.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class 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
10.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is not suited for engineering and design because it has limited computing power with an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are inadequate for demanding software applications, and its lower-resolution TN screen does not offer the color accuracy or clarity needed for detailed work.
Content Creation
6.7
9.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 HP Stream's poor screen resolution and brightness levels result in less crisp and dimmer images compared to the MSI Titan GT77, which boasts a higher resolution and brighter panel that enhances the overall viewing experience. In engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 excels due to its wider color gamuts that ensure accurate color reproduction vital for those fields, whereas the HP Stream falls short with limited color range, affecting color precision. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the MSI Titan's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth for fast-paced visuals, but both screens' resolution and panel type moderately compensate by providing reasonably sharp and stable images.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Stream 14" | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 320 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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