HP Stream N4120 14" vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
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)
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 N4120 14" | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 160 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | — | 66 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)
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
Pricing
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
