The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the HP 14" Laptop.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1/10
5.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.0/10
5.1/10
The HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$290
$350
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $290 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 14" Laptop and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
5.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and HP 14" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
5.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.2/10
5.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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