HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
HP
33 Overall Score
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MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
MSI
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The HP Stream 14" HD BrightView laptop receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its affordability, battery life, and adequate performance for basic tasks like browsing and streaming, a significant number of complaints focus on the restrictive Windows S Mode and pre-installed McAfee software, which can be difficult to remove and cause performance issues. One user also reported overheating. Overall, it is seen as a good value for simple, everyday use, but potential buyers should be aware of the software limitations and the need to switch out of S Mode for full functionality.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good battery life
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Lightweight and portable
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Restrictive Windows S Mode
- Pre-installed McAfee bloatware
- Difficult to switch out of S Mode
- Overheating issues
- Low screen resolution (1366x768)
Value for money 4
Battery life 3
Performance 4
Windows s mode 2
Pre installed software 2
Overheating 1
MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
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Specifications
| HP Stream N4120 14" | MSI Creator 14" A13V | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Intel Core i7 13620H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 160 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCIP3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | BT 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 S | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (21st percentile)
MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.