The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers better performance, build quality, and a higher-resolution display, making it more suitable for demanding tasks like video editing, music production, and intensive multitasking. It also has a longer battery life, a better trackpad, and overall ecosystem benefits if you use other Apple products. However, it comes at a significantly higher cost. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more affordable, but has modest performance suitable mainly for basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It is likely less durable and has a lower-quality display. If you need performance and can afford it, go for the MacBook Pro; if you're on a budget and only need a laptop for simple tasks, the Cloudbook could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020).
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a powerful Apple M1 CPU, double the RAM of the Packard Bell, and an excellent screen quality featuring a high brightness and wide color coverage, making it suitable for a variety of tasks with a long battery life. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU, half the RAM, and a lower quality display in terms of brightness and color coverage, which translates to a less smooth experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.5/10
3.9/10
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
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a better GPU suited for 3D tasks and a higher-quality screen which is very important for such applications, even if its MacOS may limit game compatibility, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is less suitable for gaming and 3D due to its weaker GPU and lower-quality screen. Additionally, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates which are not optimal for high-level gaming but this impacts the Packard Bell more due to its poorer GPU and CPU.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
5.5/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its high-performance Apple M1 CPU and GPU, and superior screen quality, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook with its lower-end Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and less impressive screen, falls short for such demanding use. Despite the Cloudbook's portability and quiet operation, these advantages do not compensate for its inadequate performance capabilities in engineering and design scenarios.
Content Creation
7.8/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.8/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.6/10
5.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a high-resolution, bright display with a wide color gamut, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for both general purposes and demanding engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. However, its typical 60Hz refresh rate doesn't suit 3D applications which benefit from higher refresh rates to provide smoother visuals. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short with a lower resolution and brightness, and a likely narrower color range, making it less suitable for any of the mentioned uses, particularly for color-critical work or immersive 3D experiences.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.1in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class 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
$1,249
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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