If you are on a budget and your needs are limited to basic tasks like browsing the web, using office applications, and media consumption, the HP Stream 14" should suffice and will save you money. However, if you require high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, the Razer Blade 14 is a better choice due to its superior hardware, but it's significantly more expensive. The Razer Blade also offers better build quality and a more premium experience, but the HP is lighter and may offer longer battery life due to its lower-power components, making it more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" has a lower-end CPU and basic integrated graphics making it less suitable for demanding tasks, combined with a lower resolution and quality TN screen which impacts the viewing experience, whereas the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-end CPU and advanced dedicated graphics, along with a high-resolution IPS screen for sharper, more vibrant images.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and an entry-level integrated GPU, paired with a low-resolution TN display, making it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14's powerful AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, high-end discrete Nvidia GPU, and high-resolution IPS display make it a superior choice for such intensive applications.
Content Creation
6.7/10
8.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 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's display likely lacks in resolution, brightness, and panel technology, which makes it less suitable for general use where clarity and vibrancy are important. For engineering and design activities, accurate colors are crucial, and the Stream may not cover the wider color gamuts necessary for such precision work. In contrast, the Razer Blade is known for high-quality screens with vibrant colors and high resolution, making it excellent for general use and professional design, but its lower refresh rate could be a drawback for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion is key.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
5.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
Get a great deal on the HP Stream 14" or the Razer Blade 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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