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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're focused on getting a high-performing laptop and are willing to invest, the Acer Swift 14 offers a powerful processor and high-resolution display, suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D design, and gaming. However, it is less budget-friendly and slightly heavier. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more cost-effective, making it a good choice for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, but it has a slower processor and lower resolution display, which may not be ideal for resource-intensive applications. Consider the Acer Swift 14 if performance is a priority, or the Packard Bell Cloudbook for everyday use without heavy computing demands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift 14 provides a better experience for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior GPU (Intel Iris Xe) and more powerful CPU (Intel i7), enhancing both graphics and processing performance; meanwhile, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's weaker GPU (Intel UHD Graphics 600) and lower-end CPU (Intel Celeron) struggle to handle the demands of advanced graphics and computation tasks. While both have similar screen refresh rates, the higher screen quality of the Acer contributes to a more visually appealing gaming and 3D experience over the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a lower resolution and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.9
5.5
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 Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift 14 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher amount of RAM which allows for running complex applications smoothly, and its higher-resolution, better-quality IPS screen that showcases colors and details more accurately.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 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
8.2
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Acer Swift 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
7.6
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift 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.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14's superior resolution and brightness provide crisp and clear images, making it ideal for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower quality in these areas makes for a less vibrant and sharp experience. In engineering and design, the Acer's good coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that designers see accurate colors, crucial for their work, whereas the Cloudbook's lack of this feature can lead to color misrepresentation, affecting the quality of design projects. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate on both laptops can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, with the Acer performing slightly better due to its higher resolution and panel quality, but still not up to par with specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Swift 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
$1,400
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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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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