The HP Victus 15 is a more costly option than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" but offers significantly higher performance, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a larger, high-refresh-rate display, but as a tradeoff, it is heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is much more affordable, offers good battery life, and is lighter, making it easily portable and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, but it lacks the power for more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Victus 15, with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and better-rated heat management, provides stronger performance and reliability for general use compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which has a less capable processor, less RAM, and lower scores for build and heat management. The Victus also offers a higher-quality screen with better color coverage and contrast, enhancing the user experience, whereas the Cloudbook has a basic screen and lacks some desirable features like a backlit keyboard, impacting its suitability for versatile use.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.5/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
5.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The HP Victus 15 is suitable for engineering and design use due to its robust processor (Intel i5), substantial RAM, and dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050), which perform well for such intensive tasks, alongside a capable screen quality. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short for these tasks, given its basic processor (Intel Celeron), limited RAM, and integrated GPU, which are less equipped to handle demanding software, despite its comparable screen resolution and portability advantages.
Content Creation
7.2/10
5.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 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
7.0/10
5.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The HP Victus 15 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
6.9/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 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 Victus 15, with a better quality panel, higher resolution, and sufficient brightness, offers a pleasing visual experience for everyday tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short with a lower resolution and dimmer display, impacting text sharpness and image clarity. For engineering and design professionals who need precise color representation for their work, the HP Victus 15's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate and vibrant colors, whereas the Cloudbook's limited color range can lead to less accurate color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is crucial, the HP Victus 15's higher refresh rate provides smoother visuals and a competitive edge, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower refresh rate results in less fluid motion and a subpar gaming experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The HP Victus 15 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
$650
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
Get a great deal on the HP Victus 15 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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