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HP Stream 11 (2021) Laptop Review

Tested using Methodology v0.8
Review updated Mar 19, 2024 at 03:36 pm
HP Stream 11 (2021) Picture
6.3
School
3.9
Gaming
5.5
Multimedia
3.4
Workstation
5.7
Business

The HP Stream 11 (2021) is an 11-inch budget Windows laptop. It's available with an Intel Celeron N4000 or N4020 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of storage. It has a 60Hz 768p TN display, a 480p webcam, Wi-Fi 5 wireless connectivity, and a 38Wh battery. Ports include two USB-As, a USB-C, a MicroSD card reader, and a headphone jack. There are four color options: Diamond White, Royal Blue, Pink, and Black.

See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.

Our Verdict

6.3 School

The HP Stream is mediocre for school use. It's very portable thanks to its compact size, and its included power adapter is also small and should easily fit into most bags. Its Intel Celeron CPU can only handle easy tasks like web browsing, video playback, and word formatting, making this laptop unsuitable for those studying in more technical fields like 3D design or engineering. Sadly, the battery life is bad, lasting only a little over seven hours of light productivity. Also, the overall user experience isn't great as the screen looks dim and washed out, the keyboard is tiring to type on, and the touchpad is tiny.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around due to compact size.
  • Decent build quality.
Cons
  • Screen too small for multitasking.
  • Battery doesn't last a full 8-hour workday.
  • Keyboard feels cramped and small touchpad makes dragging and dropping hard.
  • Webcam image looks grainy and overexposed.
3.9 Gaming

The HP Stream is bad for gaming. It's only available with low-power Intel Celeron CPUs and integrated graphics, so it can't handle games that are even remotely graphically demanding. Also, it has a 60Hz display with a slow response time and no VRR support. Although it doesn't get hot under load, there's a noticeable performance loss on the GPU.

Pros
  • Doesn't get hot under load and is silent due to fanless design.
Cons
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • No user-replaceable parts.
  • Slow eMMC storage drive.
5.5 Multimedia

The HP Stream is sub-par for media consumption. It has a low-resolution display that looks washed out, and it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare in well-lit settings. It isn't ideal for dark rooms either because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear grayish. The speakers sound relatively neutral despite the lack of bass, and while they do get very loud, they distort at max volume. It's very portable, though, and its battery life is decent for video playback, enough to get through a couple of TV show episodes.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around due to compact size.
  • Decent battery life for video playback.
  • Loud speakers.
Cons
  • Low-resolution screen looks dim and dull.
  • Poor contrast makes blacks appear gray in dim settings.
  • Speakers distort at max volume.
  • Image looks inaccurate when viewed at an angle.
3.4 Workstation

The HP Stream is bad for use as a workstation. Its Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics aren't powerful enough to handle demanding workloads, and the GPU throttles under load. You can only get up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of slow eMMC storage, and unfortunately, you can't upgrade them yourself as most components are soldered onto the motherboard. On the bright side, it has a reasonable number of ports, including a full-size HDMI to connect an external display.

Pros
  • Doesn't get hot under load and is silent due to fanless design.
Cons
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • No user-replaceable parts.
  • Slow eMMC storage drive.
5.7 Business

The HP Stream is inadequate for business use. Although its compact size makes it very portable, its battery doesn't quite last a full 8-hour workday, so you have to carry the power adapter as well. Its Intel Celeron CPU is only capable of handling light productivity tasks like web browsing and text formatting, and it'll likely stutter if you have too many tabs or applications open at once since it only has 4GB of RAM. On the upside, the build quality is decent even though it's entirely plastic, and it has a reasonable number of ports, including a full-size HDMI should you need to connect an external display for presentations.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around due to compact size.
  • Decent build quality.
  • Full-size HDMI port to connect an external display.
Cons
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • Screen too small for multitasking.
  • Battery doesn't last a full 8-hour workday.
  • Keyboard feels cramped and small touchpad makes dragging and dropping hard.
  • Webcam image looks grainy and overexposed.
  • 6.3 School
  • 3.9 Gaming
  • 5.5 Multimedia
  • 3.4 Workstation
  • 5.7 Business
  1. Updated Mar 19, 2024: We've updated the review for clarity and readability.
  2. Updated Nov 18, 2021: Review published.
  3. Updated Nov 16, 2021: Early access published.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 11.6-inch HP Stream (model 11-ak0090wm) equipped with an Intel Celeron N4020 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics 600, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. There are many HP Stream models, as they are available in 11.6-inch and 14-inch sizes and various CPU configurations. However, some models have different designs and port selections, so to avoid confusion, our review is only applicable with a model number starting with '11-ak'.

Screen
  •  11.6" TN 1366 x 768 60Hz

CPU

  • Intel Celeron N4000 (2 cores/2 threads, 1.1GHz to 2.6GHz)
  • Intel Celeron N4020 (2 cores/2threads, 1.1GHz to 2.8GHz)
GPU
  • Intel UHD Graphics 600 (integrated)
Memory
  • 4GB DDR4 2400MHz 
Storage
  • 32GB eMMC
  • 64GB eMMC
Color
  • Diamond White
  • Royal Blue
  • Black
  • Pink 

See our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Laptops

The HP Stream is a mediocre laptop. It feels cheap built and provides a sub-par user experience due to its low-quality display, cramped keyboard, and slow CPU performance.

See our recommendations for the best budget and cheap laptops, the best Windows laptops, and the best laptops under $500.

Thomson NEO 10 (2020)

The HP Stream 11 (2021) is better than the Thomson NEO 10 (2020) overall. The HP has a slightly larger, sharper, and brighter display. It also has a better keyboard, touchpad, and speakers than the Thomson. The HP's CPU and GPU are more powerful, so the system as a whole feels faster and more responsive. Both devices are only capable of handling simple tasks like web browsing and video playback, not demanding workloads like video editing or AAA gaming.

HP Chromebook 14 (2021)

The HP Stream 11 (2021) and the HP Chromebook 14 (2021) are laptops with different operating systems; the Stream 11 runs Windows 10S, while the Chromebook 14 runs Chrome OS. You can install third-party applications on the Stream if you take it out of S mode, whereas the Chromebook 14 is limited to web apps, Android apps from the Google Play Store, and Linux apps. The Chromebook 14 has a larger display but the same 720p resolution as the Stream 11, so the image doesn't look as sharp because the pixel density is lower. The Chromebook 14 has a better keyboard and touchpad, and its battery life is significantly longer. Although the Stream 11 uses a newer version of the Celeron CPU in the Chromebook 14, the latter feels faster and more responsive overall because Chrome OS is a lighter operating system with fewer processes running in the background.

Samsung Chromebook 4 (2019)

The HP Stream 11 (2021) and the Samsung Chromebook 4 (2019) are both 11.6" laptops, but the HP runs Windows 10S, while the Samsung runs Chrome OS. Performance-wise, the Samsung feels snappier and more responsive than the HP because Chrome OS is a lighter operating system. However, Chrome OS is more limited because you can only use web apps, Android apps, and Linux apps, while the HP can run full x86 programs if you take it out of S mode. Battery life is much better on the Samsung for light productivity, but the HP lasts longer for video playback. The Samsung feels better built, with a higher quality keyboard, touchpad, and webcam.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020)

The HP Stream 11 (2021) and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020) are compact devices designed for light tasks like web browsing and media playback. However, the Stream 11 runs Windows, while the Chromebook Duet runs Chrome OS. The Duet is more versatile because it's a 2-in-1 convertible with a detachable keyboard. The Duet's screen is smaller, but it's much sharper, brighter, and more colorful, whereas the Stream 11's screen looks dim and dull. The Duet has better battery life for web browsing and video playback, but it doesn't last as long as the Stream 11 for gaming.

Acer Aspire 5 15 (2020)

The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2020) is much better than the HP Stream 11 (2021) for most uses. The Acer has a wider variety of configurations, with CPUs and GPUs that are significantly more powerful than the Intel Celeron CPUs on the HP. You can configure the Acer with more memory and a faster, larger storage drive. The Acer also has a bigger and sharper display, as well as a better keyboard, touchpad, and webcam. The HP has a longer battery life, and it's quieter because it's a fanless device.

Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen (2019)

The HP Stream 11 (2021) and the Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen (2019) are budget laptops. However, the Stream 11 runs Windows, while the 100e Chromebook runs Chrome OS. This means you can run full x86 applications on the Stream 11, but you're limited to web apps, Android apps, and Linux apps on the 100e Chromebook. The 100e provides a slightly better user experience because it has a better keyboard, touchpad, and webcam, but its build quality doesn't feel as sturdy as the Stream 11.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020) is a convertible 2-in-1 Chrome OS device, whereas the HP Stream 11 (2021) is a traditional laptop running Windows. The Acer is a significantly better laptop overall, with a much sharper, brighter, and more colorful display, a significantly better keyboard and touchpad, and a far better webcam and microphone. Also, it has a better port selection, a significantly longer-lasting battery, and can have far better CPUs, more RAM, and larger, much faster storage. On the other hand, the HP is much more portable, so it's easier to take along, and its speakers get much louder.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (2020)

The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (2020) and the HP Stream 11 (2021) are budget Windows laptops. However, the ASUS is a 2-in-1 convertible that you can use as a tablet, whereas you can only use the HP in clamshell mode. The HP is more portable, but its smaller screen makes split-screen multitasking harder. It also has louder and better-sounding speakers and a better port selection. Performance-wise, the ASUS' Intel Pentium Silver N5030 performs better in multi-threaded workloads than the HP's Intel Celeron N4020, but they're both low-power CPUs that can only handle basic tasks like web browsing and text formatting. The ASUS has a longer battery life for light productivity tasks, but the HP lasts longer for video playback.

HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the HP Stream 11 (2021) are both 11.6" Windows laptops; however, the Pavilion x360 has a 360-degree hinge that lets you flip the screen around and use it as a tablet, while you can only use the Stream in clamshell mode. The Pavilion x360 provides a better overall user experience because it has an IPS display with wider viewing angles, a more comfortable keyboard, and a webcam with much better video quality. The Pavilion x360 also feels smoother because its Intel Pentium Silver processor can handle heavier workloads than the Stream's Intel Celeron CPU, and its SSD is significantly faster.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Form Factor
Traditional (Clamshell)

The HP Stream has a basic and unremarkable design, with fairly thick bezels on all four sides. It's entirely plastic, but the keyboard deck has an anodized look to it. It's available in four colors: Diamond White, Royal Blue, Pink, and Black.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is decent. The all-plastic chassis feels cheap, but it's reasonably sturdy, exhibiting only a slight flex in the display keyboard deck. Unfortunately, the plastic picks up fingerprints easily.

5.4
Design
Hinge
Range
135°
Stability
Decent
One Finger Lift
No

The hinge is sub-par. It has a good range and is decently stable, so there isn't much screen wobble when typing. However, you can't open the laptop with one finger because the base isn't weighted enough.

9.2
Design
Portability
Size
11.6"
Thickness
0.7" (1.7 cm)
Width
11.1" (28.3 cm)
Depth
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Volume
56.9 in³ (932.6 cm³)
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.1 kg)
Charger Size
6.2 in³ (101.4 cm³)
Charger Weight
0.5 lbs (0.2 kg)
3.5
Design
Serviceability
Ease Of Access
5.0
RAM Slots
0
Storage Slots
0
Replaceable Battery
Yes
Replaceable Wireless Adapter
Yes

The serviceability is bad. It's hard to access the internals because you have to remove the feet first before removing the screws. The keyboard comes off to reveal the components, of which only the wireless adapter and battery are user-replaceable. The three-ribbon cable connecting the keyboard and the motherboard is hard to reattach once it has been disconnected. Opening the laptop and making changes to the hardware may void the manufacturer's warranty.

Design
In The Box

  • HP Stream (11.6-inch) laptop
  • 45W power adapter and cord
  • Documentation

Display
Display
Screen Specs
Resolution
1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Pixel Density
134 PPI
Panel Type
TN
Touch Screen
No
Screen-To-Body Ratio
73%

The HP Stream has only one display option. It's reasonably sharp, but there isn't much room for any split-screen multitasking, so it's best suited for people who only need to view one window at a time. The bezels are thick and can be distracting for some.

5.9
Display
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No

The display has a slow response time, causing visible ghosting and smearing behind fast-moving objects.

5.2
Display
Contrast
Native Contrast
546 : 1

The display has a poor contrast ratio, typical of most TN panels. It makes blacks appear grayish, especially when viewed in a dark room. The contrast ratio can vary between units.

6.3
Display
Brightness
Maximum Brightness
243 cd/m²
Minimum Brightness
16 cd/m²

The screen's brightness is mediocre. It's okay for a moderately lit room, but it isn't bright enough to overcome glare in a well-lit or sunny environment. It does get very dim at the lowest brightness setting, though, so it's easier on the eyes when viewing content in the dark.

7.8
Display
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
4.35%
Indirect Reflections
3.18%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.17%

The display has a matte screen that handles reflections well. However, visibility can still be an issue in well-lit environments because the screen doesn't get very bright.

0.3
Display
Black Uniformity
Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
9.212%

The brighter areas are mainly caused by the TN panel's poor vertical viewing angles. You have to look at the screen straight on to get the best results.

5.4
Display
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
23°
Color Washout From Right
21°
Color Shift From Left
32°
Color Shift From Right
25°
Brightness Loss From Left
26°
Brightness Loss From Right
26°
Black Level Raise From Left
35°
Black Level Raise From Right
31°
Gamma Shift From Left
17°
Gamma Shift From Right
15°

The display's horizontal viewing angle is sub-par. The gamma changes quickly as you move off-center.

2.9
Display
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
Color Washout From Above
23°
Color Shift From Below
Color Shift From Above
Brightness Loss From Below
22°
Brightness Loss From Above
29°
Black Level Raise From Below
Black Level Raise From Above
Gamma Shift From Below
Gamma Shift From Above

The display's vertical viewing angle is bad. The image looks particularly inaccurate when viewing from below due to chroma inversion on the TN panel. You have to look at the screen directly to get the best image quality, which might be difficult in some situations.

0.1
Display
Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
Avg. White Balance dE
13.48
Avg. Gamma
2.41
Avg. Color dE
11.64
Avg. Color Temperature
20,202 K

The display accuracy is terrible out of the box. Most colors are inaccurate due to the TN panel's poor color gamut, and the white balance is also visibly off. Everything looks bluish because the color temperature is extremely cool, and the gamma is too high, making most scenes appear too dark.

4.1
Display
Color Gamut
sRGB xy
66.97%
sRGB uv
51.26%
Adobe RGB xy
50.61%
Adobe RGB uv
45.62%
DCI P3 xy
50.22%
DCI P3 uv
42.13%
Rec. 2020 xy
36.1%
Rec. 2020 uv
30.89%

The display has a poor color gamut. It doesn't even have full coverage of the commonly used sRGB color space, so most content looks dull and washed out. It also has very limited coverage of wider color spaces like Adobe RGB, DCI P3, and Rec. 2020. We don't recommend using this screen for any color-critical work or for viewing HDR content.

10
Display
Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
Flicker Frequency
No Flicker
Flicker Active Below
0%
Interface
4.7
Interface
Keyboard
Typing Quality
5.5
Numpad
No
Backlighting
No
Operating Force
63 gf
Actuation Force
32 gf
Pre-Travel
1.12 mm
Total Travel
1.79 mm

The HP Stream has a bad keyboard. The keys are stable, and the spacing is good, but it still feels cramped because it's such a compact laptop, making it unpleasant to type on for extended periods. There's quite a bit of travel for a laptop keyboard with scissor switches, though, and it doesn't require much force to actuate the keys. Unfortunately, there's no backlighting, so it isn't the best option for dim settings. If you want a laptop with a better keyboard, check out the HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021).

5.4
Interface
Touchpad
Tracking Quality
5.5
Size
8.1 in² (52.4 cm²)
Material
Plastic
Dedicated Buttons
No

The touchpad is disappointing. It's reasonably responsive, and the clicking mechanism is okay, but its small size makes dragging and dropping items tedious.

8.1
Interface
Speakers
Max Volume
82 dB SPL
Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
6.3 dB
Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
0.1
Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
370 Hz
Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
16 kHz
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
0.8 dB

The speakers sound relatively neutral even though they have almost no bass whatsoever. They get very loud, but there's a lot of distortion at max volume.

4.4
Interface
Webcam & Microphone
Video Quality
4.0
Resolution
480p
Position
Top Center
Privacy Cover
No
Face Unlock
No

The webcam is bad. The image looks soft, grainy, and overexposed, with a very narrow field of view. The microphone sounds relatively clear, though there's some static noise and distortion.

Connectivity
6.5
Connectivity
Ports
USB-A Ports
2
USB-C Ports
1
Thunderbolt
No
USB-C Charging
No
USB-C Display Out
No
HDMI
2.0
DisplayPort
No
3.5mm Jack
Combo mic/headphone
Card Reader
MicroSD UHS 1
Ethernet
No
Proprietary Port
No
Security Lock
Yes

The port selection is okay. All the USB ports support USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps data transfer speed). Unfortunately, you can't use the USB-C for video output or charging, so you'll have to use the full-size HDMI to connect an external display and the included barrel plug for power. There's a Kensington Nano security lock on the left side.

Connectivity
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
5.0

The wireless adapter is a Realtek RTL8822CE.

Configuration
Configuration
CPU
Brand
Intel
Model
Celeron N4020
Core Count
2
Thread Count
2

The HP Stream (model number starting with 11-ak) is available with the following CPUs:

  • Intel Celeron N4000 (2 cores/2 threads, 1.1GHz to 2.6GHz)
  • Intel Celeron N4020 (2 cores/2threads, 1.1GHz to 2.8GHz)

They're both dual-core CPUs with no hyperthreading; the only difference is that the N4020 is newer and runs at higher clock speeds, though the difference in real-world usage isn't noticeable in most instances. Both CPUs can handle basic tasks like web browsing, text formatting, and video playback; however, they aren't powerful enough for moderate or heavy workloads like video editing or 3D modeling.

Configuration
GPU
Brand
Intel
Model
UHD Graphics 600
Dedicated/Integrated
Integrated
VRAM Size
N/A

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is an integrated GPU on the Intel Celeron N4020 and the Intel Celeron N4000 CPUs. It's designed for light productivity tasks and media consumption. It isn't powerful enough for graphically demanding tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, though it can likely handle easy-to-run puzzle games from the Windows Store.

Configuration
RAM
Capacity
4 GB
Modules
1 (Soldered)
Type
DDR4
Speed
2,400 MHz

The HP Stream is only available with 4GB of RAM. This amount of RAM is barely enough for the operating system and will cause stutters and slowdowns, even in light workloads with only a few browser tabs open.

Configuration
Storage
Advertised Capacity
64 GB
Usable Capacity
31 GB
Drive 1
SanDisk DA4064
Drive 1 Type eMMC
Drive 2
No 2nd Drive
Drive 2 Type No 2nd Drive

You can configure this laptop with 32GB or 64GB of storage. Regardless of your usage, it's best to get a 64GB model because 32GB is barely enough for the operating system and will cause issues with Windows updates in the future.

Performance
2.3
Performance
Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
CPU Single-Thread
456 points
CPU Multi-Thread
839 points
GPU Compute
1,210 points

The HP Stream's overall score in Geekbench 5 is terrible. The Intel Celeron N4020 CPU and its UHD Graphics 600 integrated GPU are only powerful enough for everyday tasks like web browsing and video playback. The Intel Celeron N4000 CPU will perform even worse.

2.4
Performance
Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
Single-Thread
439 points
Multi-Thread
663 points

This laptop performs terribly in the Cinebench R23 benchmarks, as expected for a low-power Celeron processor. The Intel Celeron N4000 will perform even worse due to its slower clock speeds.

0
Performance
Blender (3D Rendering)
CPU Render Time
78.0 min
GPU Render Time
N/A
GPU Render Time (Optix)
N/A

The Intel Celeron N4020 isn't ideal for 3D rendering. It takes more than an hour to render the BMW scene in Blender. We can't run the GPU rendering test because Blender doesn't support the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated GPU.

0.5
Performance
Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
Overall Score
1,261

The integrated GPU performs terribly in the Basemark GPU benchmark. It can likely handle some easy-to-run puzzle games but don't expect to run any remotely graphically demanding titles.

5.3
Performance
Storage Drive Performance
Sequential Write Speed
193.6 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
313.9 MB/s
Random Write Speed
23.8 MB/s
Random Read Speed
5.2 MB/s

The eMMC storage drive's performance is disappointing. Its slow read and write speeds make booting up the system, launching apps, and transferring files feel slow and sluggish.

6.3
Performance
Battery
Capacity
38 Wh
Battery Life (Web Browsing)
7.3 hrs
Battery Life (Video Playback)
5.8 hrs
Battery Life (Gaming)
4.3 hrs
Charge Time
2.6 hrs
0
Performance
Borderlands 3
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Very Low
N/A

This laptop can't run Borderlands 3. The game crashes on startup, even at the lowest settings.

0
Performance
Civilization VI
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Minimum
N/A
Avg. Turn Time
N/A

This laptop can't run Civilization VI.

0
Performance
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Low
6 fps

The HP Stream can run CS:GO, but it's unplayable because its integrated GPU can only reach frame rates in the single digits, even with the lowest graphical settings.

0
Performance
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Lowest
1 fps

The laptop can run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at the lowest graphical settings, but it's unplayable because it can only push out a single frame per second on average.

8.5
Performance
Thermals And Noise
Keyboard Temp While Idle
32 °C (90 °F)
Keyboard Temp Under Load
43 °C (110 °F)
Fan Noise While Idle
N/A
Fan Noise Under Load
N/A
Power & Fan Control App
No

The keyboard only gets mildly warm around the number 0 key, though not enough to cause discomfort. There's no fan noise since this is a fanless device.

7.0
Performance
Performance Over Time
CPU Temp (Cinebench)
61 °C
CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
0% loss
GPU Temp (Heaven)
60 °C
GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
21% loss
Additional Features And Software
Additional Features And Software
Software
Operating System
Windows 10
Additional Software
Yes

The HP Stream ships with Windows 10 in S Mode, a stripped-down version of the operating system designed for low-power laptops. Windows 10S has fewer features and background processes, making the system feel more responsive, but you can only install apps from the Windows Store. You can switch out of S Mode if you need to install apps from other sources, but this change is a one-way street, meaning you can't go back to S Mode once you've activated the full version of Windows. There are a couple of pre-installed software applications, including:

  • Dropbox: Access to Dropbox cloud storage. This app is only for Windows S Mode.
  • HP Jumpstart: Guide for new users. Includes device registration, special offers, and tips on using the device.
  • HP Documentation: Warranty information, user guide, as well as safety and regulatory information.
  • HP Support Assistant: Helps with system updates and troubleshooting of common issues. Connects user with HP Virtual Agent for further troubleshooting.
  • HP System Event Utility: Allows users to program special function keys or shortcuts, like for turning the wireless on and off, and adjusting the screen brightness.
  • McAfee Personal Security: 30-day trial of McAfee antivirus software.
  • Netflix: App for the video streaming service.
  • Simple Solitaire: Solitaire game.
  • Walmart: Link to Walmart website. This is only on units sold at Walmart.

Additional Features And Software
Extra Features
RGB Illumination
No
Touch Pen
No
Secondary Display
No
Biometrics
No