The HP Spectre x360 is a premium 2-in-1 convertible laptop suitable for intensive tasks with its powerful processor, ample storage, and high memory, making it ideal for engineering, 3D modeling, and machine learning. Its high-quality display offers great visuals for media and gaming. However, it is less portable due to its weight and has a shorter battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly option, very light, and boasts longer battery life, perfect for general use like browsing and basic office tasks. It has a lower-resolution screen and less power, hence isn't recommended for demanding software or gaming. Choose the Spectre for performance and versatility, or the Cloudbook for affordability and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
5.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 shines in general use with its higher performing processor, more RAM, and superior screen quality, which provide smoother multitasking and a clearer, more vibrant display; it also boasts a strong battery life and a decent level of portability. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lags with a less capable CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, which translates to slower performance and less vivid visuals, although it is lighter and slightly more portable.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Iris Xe graphics compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook's less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600, and while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Spectre's higher screen quality enhances the gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
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 Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 is better suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, abundant RAM, and high-resolution IPS display for clarity and color accuracy, which are essential for intensive tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook with its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and standard definition screen offers limited performance and visual precision, not optimal for demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6/10
5.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 Spectre x360 delivers rich, vibrant visuals with its high-resolution display and wide color gamut, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy and detail. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptop falls short due to a lower refresh rate which can make fast-paced content less smooth. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a lower resolution and lacks in color range, leading to a less crisp and less vivid display for any use, noticeably impacting the quality across general use, professional work, and entertainment.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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 Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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