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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP 250 G10, while more expensive, offers more memory which may benefit multitasking and performance. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a higher-resolution display for sharper images, but less memory which could slow down intensive tasks. The Cloudbook is lighter, making it more portable, but the HP has a slightly larger screen which could be better for productivity and entertainment. Both run Windows 11 Home and have similar battery capacities, so your choice could hinge on whether you prioritize performance and screen size (HP 250 G10) or display quality and portability at a lower price (Packard Bell Cloudbook). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.3
5.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is more suitable for general use than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" primarily because the HP comes with substantially more RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and better performance in handling everyday tasks. Additionally, despite the HP's lower screen quality and heavier design, it offers a larger screen and more substantial battery life, as well as more reliable keyboard quality, all of which contribute to a more effective general use experience compared to the Packard Bell, which, while more portable, is hindered significantly by its limited RAM and lower quality keyboard.
Screen Quality
5.3
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 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.
For general use, both the HP and Packard Bell laptops have screens that fall short in crispness and vibrancy due to lower resolution and lackluster brightness, making activities like browsing or watching videos less enjoyable. Engineering and design work suffer on these screens because they cannot accurately reproduce a wide range of colors, essential for detailed visual work. For gaming and 3D applications, the lack of higher refresh rates means these laptops won't provide as smooth a visual experience, while the mediocre resolution and panel type can detract from the immersive detail of the game worlds and animations.
Build Quality
6.0
5.1
The HP 250 G10 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.5
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 250 G10 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 250 G10 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both lack powerful GPUs and have basic screen refresh rates of 60Hz, making them unsuitable for high-performance gaming and 3D applications which demand more advanced graphics capabilities and smoother visuals. Additionally, their CPUs and screen qualities are marginal for such tasks, with the HP using a TN panel with lower resolution and the Packard Bell featuring a better IPS display but paired with less capable computing power.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" 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
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 250 G10 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
6.4
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 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 250 G10 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$349
$350
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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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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