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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 is well-suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D work, and engineering software due to its powerful processor, advanced graphics card, and ample memory, making it an excellent choice if those capabilities are important for you. However, its higher price, heavier weight, and likely shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops are trade-offs to consider. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is considerably more affordable and portable with a lighter frame and longer battery life, ideal for general use like web browsing and document editing, but its lower-end processor and minimal memory could struggle with more intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Omen 16 is suitable for general use owing to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, while its portability is fair and battery life is moderate. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is rated poorly for general use because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, and despite having a good IPS screen, its lower-end specs lead to subpar performance, although it is highly portable and has good battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
5.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Omen 16 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing both graphic performance and fluidity. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lacks in this area with a significantly weaker integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in less detailed graphics and slower image updates which are inadequate for intense gaming or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
5.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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
7.8
5.9
9.6/10
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 Omen 16 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
7.6
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP Omen 16 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
7.6
5.8
16.1in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16 has a higher resolution and a better-quality panel, resulting in sharper and clearer images that suit general use and engineering tasks, where detail and color accuracy matter. However, for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate on the Omen detracts from the experience as it can make fast-paced action appear less smooth. The Packard Bell Cloudbook with its lower resolution and inferior panel offers a less vibrant and less detailed display across all uses, impacting the enjoyment and productivity in general tasks, engineering design work, and gaming or 3D applications.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.1in
SIZE
14.1in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The HP Omen 16 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
$1,100
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 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.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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