If price is a major consideration for you, the HP Stream 14" is significantly less expensive and could suffice for general computing tasks like web browsing, word processing, and streaming video. However, its performance is quite limited due to a less powerful processor and graphics, and it may struggle with more demanding applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is far more expensive but delivers high performance suitable for gaming, 3D design, and intensive engineering work. It also has a higher-resolution display, which offers a more immersive visual experience. The Razer Blade 15 is less portable due to being heavier, and while it typically has a shorter battery life, it's built with premium materials. In summary, if you need a laptop for basic tasks and value portability and battery life over performance, the HP Stream 14" is an economical choice, but for high-end gaming or professional work that requires powerful hardware, the Razer Blade 15 is the better option despite its higher cost and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" has a less powerful processor and weaker integrated graphics, along with a lower-resolution TN screen, which lead to just fair performance for general use; however, it is more portable due to its lighter weight and has a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" lacks gaming performance with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a standard refresh rate, while the Razer Blade 15 excels owing to its advanced Nvidia RTX GPU and high refresh rate screen, making it ideal for 3D applications and gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is less suitable for engineering and design tasks because it is equipped with a lower-end Intel Celeron CPU and Intel UHD Graphics, as well as a basic TN screen with low resolution, which are not optimal for demanding applications and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
6.7/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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" may have a lower resolution and dimmer display, making it less suitable for tasks that require clarity and detail, which are crucial for general use and especially for engineering and design work that often requires precise color representation and sharp visuals. The Razer Blade 15's superior screen quality benefits from a higher resolution and brighter display, offering a more vibrant color range that suits the needs of engineering and design professionals who rely on accurate color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer Blade 15 might fall short due to a refresh rate that is not optimized for fast-paced visuals, which are less dependent on color accuracy but require higher refresh rates to avoid motion blur and provide smoother gameplay.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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.
Build Quality
5.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"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 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 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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