The HP Stream 14" is a budget-friendly laptop suited for basic computing tasks, such as internet browsing and document editing, but its performance may not be sufficient for intensive tasks due to its lower-end processor and graphics. Its display is also less sharp, and the overall build quality may be less durable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 costs more but comes with a superior processor and graphics, making it better suited for more demanding applications, such as photo editing, gaming, and light video work. The Xenia 14 also has a higher resolution and better quality display. It is lighter and thinner, which improves portability, but this may come at the cost of fewer ports. Consider the HP Stream if affordability and basic tasks are your priority, or invest in the XPG Xenia 14 if you need better performance and a higher quality display for a wider range of tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The HP Stream 14" is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor, less vibrant TN screen, and lower screen resolution, making it fair for general use, especially with its reasonable keyboard and portability but poorer screen quality and performance limits.
Engineering and Design
5.7/10
6.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The HP Stream 14" has a less powerful CPU and graphics unit, and lower quality screen, which limit its ability to handle engineering and design tasks efficiently when compared to the XPG Xenia 14 that offers a more capable processor, superior graphics performance, and a higher quality display. Additionally, despite the HP Stream 14" being lightweight and having an excellent portability score, the XPG Xenia 14, while also being portable, offers a significantly better screen, keyboard, and speaker quality, which are crucial for prolonged engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.7/10
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 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 14" has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which affects the clarity and comfort of viewing, making it less suitable for tasks where sharpness and easy legibility are key. For engineering and design, the same factors limit the ability to discern fine details and accurate colors due to the lack of wide color gamuts. In the case of gaming and 3D applications, the HP's display falls short because it likely has a lower refresh rate, meaning less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Stream 14" has a price of $299 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be 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.
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How the HP Stream 14" and the XPG Xenia 14 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 Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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