HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
This laptop gets mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its lightweight design, affordable price, and decent performance for basic tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, significant complaints about slow performance, poor graphics, and hardware failures after just a couple of weeks are common. The sound quality and microphone issues are also notable downsides. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option for light use, but not recommended for gaming or demanding workloads.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Affordable price point
- Easy setup process
- Decent for basic school and work tasks
- Good battery life for light use
Cons
- Slow performance and lag
- Poor graphics unsuitable for gaming
- Hardware failures after short use
- Bad sound quality
- Microphone and driver issues
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Celeron N | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | — | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 26 specs.