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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17, while more expensive, is suited for intensive tasks like 3D applications, machine learning, or gaming, offering a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. It has a larger screen and superior performance components, but this comes with tradeoffs in portability and battery life. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is much cheaper and offers basic performance suitable for general use like browsing and office applications. It is lighter and likely has better battery life due to less power-hungry components, making it more portable but not fit for demanding software or tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Nitro 5 17's powerful CPU and larger RAM make it adept for a variety of tasks, including more demanding applications, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's less capable CPU and minimal RAM limit its effectiveness beyond basic use. Furthermore, the Acer's superior screen quality and larger storage capacity enhance the user experience, despite it being heavier and having shorter battery life compared to the lightweight and longer-lasting battery of the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which though more portable, has poor speaker and build quality reducing its overall utility.
Gaming and AI
7.7
5.5
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, both critical for high-performance gaming. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short for these tasks with its much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a modest refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in lower frame rates and less graphical detail.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers the high processing and graphics capabilities needed for engineering and design software, along with an ample 16GB of RAM and good screen quality. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics, minimal RAM, and lower-quality display, which are insufficient for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
5.9
7.4/10
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 Acer Nitro 5 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
7.4
5.9
7.4/10
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 Acer Nitro 5 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
8.2
5.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 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 a sharp, vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Acer Nitro 5 17 is a better choice because of its superior resolution and brightness compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14". For engineering and design work requiring accurate colors, the Acer's adherence to professional color standards makes it a more suitable option. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short as both laptops aren't designed with high refresh rates that are vital for those activities.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Acer Nitro 5 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
$830
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 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 Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2021
"The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a solid mid-range gamer. The Nitro 5 does not belong to the top group of RTX 3070 notebooks: Compared with the RTX 3070 notebooks tested so far, the computer delivers below-average frame rates - this is due to the 100-watt TGP. The GPU performance can be increased a bit with a firmware update. The device scores with a high level of CPU performance. Throttling is not a concern. CPU and GPU can produce their performance constantly. The laptop heats up moderately under load. The noise development is on the usual class level."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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