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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers significantly more power and better graphics due to its Ryzen 5 processor and RTX 3050 GPU, which makes it better for demanding applications like 3D, machine learning, and gaming. However, it is less portable and drains battery faster. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, on the other hand, is lighter and typically provides longer battery life, but it is equipped with a lower-end processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. If high performance for intense tasks is your priority and you're prepared to invest more, choose the Acer Swift X; if you prefer affordability and portability for general use, the Packard Bell Cloudbook would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2021) outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for general use due to its significantly better CPU, double the RAM, more vibrant screen, and stronger battery life. While both laptops are portable and have the same screen size, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's inferior processor, limited RAM, and lower quality screen make it less suitable for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift X is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Packard Bell Cloudbook because it has a stronger Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which is significantly better than the Intel UHD Graphics 600 in the Cloudbook. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Swift X's superior GPU and better overall performance specs contribute to its higher capability for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, which contributes to better performance in engineering and design software compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a basic CPU and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
5.6/10
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 Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.3
5.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) 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
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 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 Acer Swift X features a screen with higher resolution and better brightness, making it suitable for general use activities which require clarity and visible content even in brightly lit environments. For engineering and design tasks, it offers a wide range of colors vital for precision in visuals, but it lacks the high refresh rates that are crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D modeling experience. Meanwhile, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a screen with lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less-than-ideal image quality for any use, and its color range and refresh rates are too limited for professional tasks and gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Acer Swift X (2021) 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
$580
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
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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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