HP Stream 11.6″ Laptop

Last updated: August 18, 2023

HP Stream 11.6″ Laptop
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We looked at the top Mini Laptop and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Mini Laptop you should buy.

Overall Take

For those who prefer the Windows operating system, the HP Stream 11.6" Laptop is a great choice. You'll get Windows 10 and access to a wide range of apps. The 12.5-hour battery life makes this option better than most typical mini laptops, which have far more limited battery longevity.

In our analysis of 64 expert reviews, the HP Stream 11.6" Laptop placed 12th when we looked at the top 13 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Connect and Go The improved 802.11 ac 2×2 Wi-Fi antenna delivers a stronger, more reliable Internet connection than before and with up to 12 hours and 30 minutes of battery life, you’ll enjoy enhanced streaming, fast downloads, and smooth web surfing all day. Windows 10 Home in S mode and Office 365 Personal included: Experience the most secure Windows ever built, streamlined for security and superb performance. Add in full access to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, and 60 Skype minutes per month for one year, plus 1TB OneDrive cloud storage for one year for improved productivity. Portable, stylish design: With its thin, lightweight, and colorful design, this laptop looks good anywhere. Get the essential productivity you want, without slowing down. This nimble laptop lets you easily shift from homework workhorse to marathoning your favorite shows. Key specifications Operating system: Windows 10 S Subscription: Office 365 Personal 1-year Processor: Intel Celeron N4000 Display: 11.6-inch diagonal HD SVA AntiGlare WLED-backlit Display (1366 x 768) Memory: 4 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (onboard) Internal storage: 32 GB eMMC Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600 Battery life: Up to 12 hours and 30 minutes (video playback) Up to 10 hours (wireless streaming) Wireless: 802.11 a/c (2×2) Wi-Fi adapter and Bluetooth 4.2 (MU-MIMO supported) Webcam: Front-facing HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone Product weight: 2.57 lb

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

An adorable 11-inch laptop with all-day battery life and performance that knocks out its competitors. Long battery life; Better performance than competitors; Insanely cheap.
This HP laptop features a Intel UHD 600 graphics card, an Intel Celeron CPU and 4 GB of RAM. You get a 11.6 inch laptop - smaller, but also lighter, weighing only 4.41 lb (2 kg).
The good thing is the Celeron N4000 as a low-power processor runs cool and doesn’t require a cooling fan. So, the Stream 11 is fanless and therefore completely silent.

What experts didn't like

Typing on the Stream 11's keyboard wasn't great. Washed out low-res display; Awful webcam.
This laptop won't run games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG and GTA V.
What’s quite limiting on this laptop is size of its internal eMMC storage of only 32GB.

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