Can I install Chrome or other non-Store apps?

Yes. Windows 11 ships in S mode, which only allows Microsoft Store apps. You can switch out of S mode for free in Settings, then install anything.

Is the HP Stream 14 good for gaming?

No. The Intel N150 and integrated graphics handle browsing, video and Office, but not modern games beyond very light titles.

Does it come with Microsoft Office?

It includes a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription, which covers Word, Excel and the rest of the suite for that year.

How does it compare with the Acer Aspire 1?

Both are entry-level 14-inch laptops with similar low-power chips. The Stream adds Copilot and the Microsoft 365 bundle; the Aspire 1 is a close alternative if you prefer its build.

The laptop and its power adapter, plus the Microsoft 365 subscription activation.

Where is the HP Stream 14 inch Laptop cheapest?

At Walmart, for $299.00, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the HP Stream 14 inch Laptop

The HP Stream 14 is a budget 14-inch laptop built around Intel's N150 processor, a low-power four-core chip meant for browsing, email, documents and video. It runs Windows 11 in S mode, which only installs apps from the Microsoft Store until you switch it off, and it includes a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription. The HD display and light chassis suit students and light home or remote work. Against rivals like the Acer Aspire 1 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1, it stands out for the bundled Office subscription and Copilot, but its HD screen and modest memory put it behind pricier ultrabooks for multitasking and photo work.

Best forStudents on a tight budgetBrowsing, email and word processingA secondary or travel laptopHome users who want Microsoft 365 included

Pros

Intel N150 handles everyday web and Office tasks
Includes a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription
Light, compact 14-inch design
Windows 11 with Copilot built in
S mode can be switched off for free to install other apps

Cons

HD display is low resolution for a 14-inch screen
N150 and limited memory slow down with many tabs open
S mode blocks non-Store apps until you switch out
Not suited to gaming or heavy photo and video editing

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Stream 14 as a cheap machine for basic tasks and accept its limits. Most praise the light build and the included Microsoft 365, while complaints center on the HD screen and sluggishness under load.

What people mention

PerformanceMixedThe N150 is fine for web and Office, but owners say it stutters with many tabs or heavier apps.
DisplayCriticisedReviewers find the HD panel low resolution and not very bright for a 14-inch laptop.
PortabilityPraisedOwners like the light, compact body for carrying to class or around the house.
S modeMixedSome buyers are frustrated that only Store apps install until they switch out of S mode.
Bundled softwarePraisedThe included one-year Microsoft 365 subscription is seen as a genuine extra.

About the HP Stream 14 inch Laptop

The HP Stream 14 is a 14-inch laptop with an Intel N150 processor and a compact HD display. It has a lightweight design and runs Windows 11 with the AI-powered Copilot. A 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription is included.

It runs Windows 11 in S mode, a secured configuration that only runs Microsoft Store apps. To install other software, open Settings > System > Activation and select "Switch out of S mode." Then follow the Microsoft Store prompts to finish the switch. The switch is free.

Screen size: 14 inches
Display: HD
Processor: Intel N150
Operating system: Windows 11 in S mode, with Copilot
Software: 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription included
Color: Pink

Specifications

color: PinkSource

Questions and answers

Can I install Chrome or other non-Store apps?: Yes. Windows 11 ships in S mode, which only allows Microsoft Store apps. You can switch out of S mode for free in Settings, then install anything.
Is the HP Stream 14 good for gaming?: No. The Intel N150 and integrated graphics handle browsing, video and Office, but not modern games beyond very light titles.
Does it come with Microsoft Office?: It includes a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription, which covers Word, Excel and the rest of the suite for that year.
How does it compare with the Acer Aspire 1?: Both are entry-level 14-inch laptops with similar low-power chips. The Stream adds Copilot and the Microsoft 365 bundle; the Aspire 1 is a close alternative if you prefer its build.
What is in the box?: The laptop and its power adapter, plus the Microsoft 365 subscription activation.
Where is the HP Stream 14 inch Laptop cheapest?: At Walmart, for $299.00, as of our latest check.