If you're looking for a highly affordable option for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and email, the HP Stream 14" is a practical choice with its budget-friendly price tag, but remember it has lower performance and screen quality which may not be suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, with its often significantly higher price, offers superior performance, a higher-resolution, and better-quality display that would be ideal for more demanding applications and multitasking. The Razer Book 13 also tends to have better build quality and a more compact form factor, making it more portable and durable. Keep in mind the HP is heavier and less portable, and it has longer battery life which can be advantageous for those who need to work for extended periods away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less color coverage, and lower screen resolution when compared to the Razer Book 13's faster Intel i7 processor, higher color accuracy, and higher resolution touch display, making the Razer better suited for more intensive general use. Additionally, the Razer offers longer battery life and better build and heat management, which are factors that contribute significantly to a smoother user experience, while the HP Stream compromises on screen quality and performance for cost savings and increased portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is only fair 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
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" is less suited for engineering and design because it has a basic CPU and graphics unit, paired with a lower-quality screen. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and superior integrated graphics, alongside a high-quality display, making it a better choice for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 screen may fall short due to its low resolution and dim display, whereas the Razer Book's higher resolution and brighter panel provide a clearer and more vibrant experience. In engineering and design, the Razer Book's ability to represent a wide range of colors accurately is crucial for detailed work, which the HP Stream's limited color range can't match. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, the Razer Book falls short with a lower refresh rate that can affect smoothness in motion, though its superior resolution and panel type still offer decent quality.
Battery
7.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Stream 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
"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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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