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Updated January 12, 2024·

When choosing between the HP 14" Laptop and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", consider both your budget and your performance needs. The HP 14" Laptop is pricier but comes with higher performance due to a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, double the storage and RAM, better graphics capabilities, and potentially more robust build quality. If your work involves intensive tasks like engineering software or multitasking, the HP would be better suited for you. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more affordable with modest specs like an Intel Celeron processor and lower storage and RAM, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or streaming. The Cloudbook is also slightly lighter, which may be a consideration if portability is a priority. However, expect longer battery life from the HP. If cost-saving is your priority and your computing needs are minimal, the Packard Bell Cloudbook might suffice. If you require more power and efficiency for demanding applications, the HP 14" Laptop is the preferred choice, despite the higher cost. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
  • Good for content creation
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
  • The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the HP 14" Laptop.

Key differences

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General Use

6.7
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP 14" Laptop is only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.0
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP 14" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 14" Laptop is good for content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.

Software Development

6.8
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP 14" Laptop is only fair for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.

Screen Quality

6.3
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

8.5 Hours
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
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.

Build Quality

6.0
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.1
The HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has poor build quality.

Cost

$415
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
$350
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The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $415 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

5.8
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
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.

Portability

Very Good
14" Laptop
Cloudbook 14"
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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP 14" LaptopPackard Bell Cloudbook 14"

GENERAL

Price
$415
$350
Release Date
October 1, 2021January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.22 lbs2.7 lbs
Width
12.76"14.76"
Depth
8.86"9.56"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Celeron N4020
RAM
8 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
20
Storage
256 GB128 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8.5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh38 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14.1"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
265 nits200 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6/105.1/10
Portability Score
8.3/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/104.6/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Consumer Reports

Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"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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