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Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3735G

Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB)
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 81% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 72%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.0

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.9

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 85%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.0

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.9

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 7.4 points, which is lower than 72.8% of Tablets.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 57.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735G
This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3735G chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 80.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.7% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
408 g
This tablet weighs 408 g which is lighter than 74.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 16.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (408 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    408 g vs 490 g
  • 51.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3735G chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3735G chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 16.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (408 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    408 g vs 490 g
  • 51.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 7.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Hp Stream 8 4G
    the average tablet
    Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.42 vs 8.000).
    7.42 vs 8
  • 8% worse value for money
    Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.57 vs 7.1).
    6.57 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 64.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 52.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (311 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    311 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • 8.5% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Intel HD Graphics GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (557:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    557:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 73 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (327 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    327 nits vs 400 nits
  • 54 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (347 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    347 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    September 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 0.89 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.89 mm vs 8.0 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
ModBot
≈ estimated
10/01/2015
Hands-on review · Windows apps and performance
Verdict
HP Stream 8 4G is hard to fault for light use with full Windows, but limited memory hurts multitasking.
9.0
Hands-On Tech
≈ estimated
05/02/2015
Hands-on review · daily travel use and accessory tests
Verdict
HP Stream 8 4G is a solid, reasonably priced tablet with a few limits; it is a must buy.
8.0
Steve “Chippy” Paine
≈ estimated
23/01/2015
First impressions · storage, SIM and camera tests
Verdict
HP Stream 8 4G looks pretty good so far, though its 1 GB of RAM may limit multitasking.
7.0
GadgetsToUse
≈ estimated
14/01/2015
First look · hardware, display and keyboard
Verdict
HP Stream 8 4G is not a high-performance machine, but it is portable with a good display and keyboard.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Built-in 4G/3G connectivity often bundled with free monthly data (HP DataPass)
  • Runs full Windows 8.1, allowing standard desktop (.exe) software rather than just mobile apps
  • Includes a one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 Personal
  • Vibrant IPS display with wide viewing angles and good color reproduction
  • Solid build quality for its price range with a grippy matte back
  • Expandable storage via microSD slot hidden under the back cover

What customers don't like about Hp Stream 8 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Extremely limited 1GB of RAM causes sluggish performance during multitasking or heavy web browsing
  • Small 32GB internal storage is quickly consumed by the Windows operating system
  • Highly reflective screen makes it difficult to use in direct sunlight
  • Lack of a dedicated HDMI port requires wireless Miracast for external displays
  • Slow charging times, especially when the device is actively in use
  • Mediocre camera quality that lacks an LED flash for low-light shots

Verdict

The HP Stream 8 4G is a compact Windows 8.1 tablet featuring an 8-inch WVA IPS display with a 1280x800 resolution and a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735G processor (up to 1.83 GHz). It is equipped with 1GB of DDR3L RAM, 32GB of eMMC internal storage (expandable via microSD), a 5MP rear autofocus camera, and a 2MP front-facing camera. Key advantages include built-in 4G LTE connectivity for mobile internet, a lightweight 0.9-lb design, and the ability to run full desktop x86 applications. However, significant drawbacks include sluggish multitasking due to limited RAM, a lack of dedicated video outputs like HDMI, and a reflective screen that can be difficult to use in direct sunlight.

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