The HP Envy 17, with its higher price, offers superior performance, larger storage, and more memory, which is better suited for performance-intensive tasks like video editing or software development. It also has a bigger display, which could enhance your multimedia and productivity experience. However, it is heavier and less portable compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14". On the other hand, the Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it a good choice for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and portability. Its battery life is also higher, beneficial if you frequently work on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Envy 17 is better suited for general use due to its higher-performance CPU, greater RAM capacity, and superior screen quality, which provide a smoother and more responsive experience. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" suffers from a less powerful processor, less RAM which may impede multitasking, and lower screen color coverage, affecting visual experience, along with its superb portability and comparable battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.5/10
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Envy 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Envy 17, with its superior integrated GPU within its main processor and a decent screen with an average refresh rate, offers a fair gaming and 3D experience; in contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is equipped with a much less powerful GPU and similar refresh rate but lower overall screen quality, making it poorly suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
5.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Envy 17 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and integrated Iris Xe graphics, along with a high-resolution IPS screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a lower-end Celeron processor, less RAM, weaker UHD Graphics 600, and a lower quality screen, hindering its performance for intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.5/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 is good 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP Envy 17 is good 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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize sharp and vivid displays for tasks like browsing and watching videos, the HP Envy 17 offers a high resolution and bright panel that outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has lower resolution and brightness impacting its general use quality. For engineering and design, the HP Envy's coverage of color gamuts ensures that professionals see accurate colors vital for their work, while the Cloudbook's limited color range might make it less suitable. Gamers and 3D designers, however, will find the HP Envy 17 less appealing due to its lower refresh rate, which means less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes, an area where neither laptop excels but where the HP's superior resolution and panel type don't fully compensate for the lack of high refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The HP Envy 17 has good 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
$1,000
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy 17 or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
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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