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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop with higher performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is a suitable option, as it has a more powerful processor and better graphics. It also offers a higher-quality display and is a strong choice for engineering work. However, if portability is a key factor and you're mostly tackling less demanding tasks, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is lighter and more affordable. It's suitable for general use, but keep in mind that its lower price reflects its less powerful hardware and performance capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a more powerful CPU and more RAM than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which means it can handle more demanding tasks and multitasking more smoothly. Additionally, its OLED screen provides a higher resolution and more vibrant colors, making for a better visual experience, and it also boasts a larger battery and more modern ports, enhancing its suitability for general use as compared to the Cloudbook's lower screen quality and less robust performance specs.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D graphics, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a weaker GPU and a lower refresh rate, making it less capable of handling the demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a much more powerful processor, more RAM, and a superior GPU than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"; these components are critical for the demanding tasks involved in engineering and design. Additionally, the Acer's high-resolution OLED screen offers better quality visuals, which is important for detail-oriented work, whereas the Cloudbook's standard full HD IPS display is less ideal for such tasks.
Content Creation
8.1
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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
7.9
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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
8.8
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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, bright display for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, the Acer Swift Edge 16 excels due to its higher resolution and luminous screen. For engineering and design work, the same laptop offers a wide range of colors, making it ideal for professionals needing true-to-life color accuracy. However, gamers seeking fluid motion in fast-paced games will be less satisfied with the Acer's display, as its refresh rate isn't as high compared to other gaming-specific laptops, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short in all these areas, offering a less impressive visual experience across the board.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Acer Swift Edge 16 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
$820
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 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 Swift Edge 16 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | 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 | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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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