If you're looking for high-performance computing, like for gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is tailored for you though it's heavier and will likely have shorter battery life than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14. The Cloudbook, on the other hand, is better suited for general tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption, comes at a lower cost, and is easier to carry around, with potentially longer-lasting battery for day-to-day mobility. Choose the Omen for power and the Cloudbook for everyday use and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
5.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for various tasks, a high-quality screen for clear visuals, and balance in portability and battery life, all of which contribute to a strong general use experience. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook may fall short due to a less capable CPU and less RAM, which could hinder multitasking and performance, a lower quality screen, and potential compromises in battery life and portability, detracting from the overall user satisfaction in general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically has a powerful GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D application performance, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers lower-tier graphics capabilities and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less suitable for demanding graphical tasks. Additionally, although the CPU and screen quality are also important, the HP's superior GPU and screen refresh prowess provide a significantly enhanced experience for gaming and 3D work compared to the Packard Bell.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels at demanding tasks and displays visuals crisply, making it well-suited for engineering and design; conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" may lag in performance and screen quality, struggling with the complex software used in those fields. Although the Cloudbook is lighter and potentially quieter, its capabilities are overshadowed by the need for robust performance in engineering applications which the HP Omen fulfills.
Content Creation
8.3/10
5.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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
8.1/10
5.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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
8.6/10
5.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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 Transcend 14 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and adequate brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering design work due to its wide color gamut, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming, where smooth motion is crucial. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a display that falls short in resolution and brightness, which affects readability and viewing pleasure for general use, and lacks the color accuracy needed for engineering and design professionals. For gaming and 3D applications, its poor refresh rate coupled with lower resolution and panel quality significantly reduces the overall visual experience, which is critical in fast-paced or graphically intensive scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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
7.2/10
5.1/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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
$1,699
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a price of $1,699 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen Transcend 14 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
HP Omen Transcend 14
Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,699
$350
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78''
Weight
Weight
3.87 lbs
2.7 lbs
Width
Width
12.32"
14.76"
Depth
Depth
9.19"
9.56"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Celeron N4020
RAM
RAM
16 GB
4 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
1024 GB
128 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (90 W)
UHD Graphics 600
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
11 Hours
7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
71 Wh
38 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14.1"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
2880 x 1800
1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
200 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
242.59 PPI
156.23 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1000000: 1
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
2 ms
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
35 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
35 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.2/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
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
7.5/10
8.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
N/A
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
0 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/10
4.6/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6.3/10
6/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
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
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
5
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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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