HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is widely praised for its stunning AMOLED screen, lightweight design, and impressive battery life. Users highlight its snappy performance with the Snapdragon X Elite processor and seamless multitasking capabilities. Minor drawbacks include limited ports, average speakers, and some software compatibility issues with ARM architecture. Overall, it is considered a premium, travel-friendly laptop that rivals the MacBook in many aspects.
Pros
- Stunning AMOLED display
- Lightweight and slim design
- Excellent battery life
- Fast Snapdragon X Elite processor
- Seamless multitasking
Cons
- Limited port selection
- Average speakers
- ARM software compatibility issues
- No S-Pen support
- Touchpad could be better
Scores
Specifications
| HP Stream 14" HP Stream | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Celeron★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 600★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 3K AMOLED |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 35 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Gold offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
