HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold
HP
39 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Apple
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This HP Stream 14 laptop gets generally positive feedback for its value, basic performance, and battery life. Users appreciate the attractive pink finish, good screen for outdoor use, and quiet keyboard, though some report lag, BIOS lock issues, or missing chargers on refurbished units. A few long-term users note memory fills up after a couple years, so it is best as a budget 2-3 year machine for students or writers. Overall, it is a solid, affordable choice for light tasks like browsing, email, and document editing.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Decent battery life
- Attractive pink finish
- Good screen for outdoor use
- Quiet keyboard
Cons
- Occasional lag
- Memory fills up after 1-2 years
- BIOS locked (refurbished units)
- Missing charger on refurbished models
- Microsoft bloatware/nagging for cloud services
Value for money 6
Battery life 4
Performance speed 5
Build quality and design 4
Bloatware and os restrictions 3
Refurbished quality 3
Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
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Specifications
| HP Stream 14" HP Stream | Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Celeron★ | Intel 9th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 6★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | AMD Radeon Pro 5300M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 3072 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | P3 wide color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI (via adapter) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000 - USB-C |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.95 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.