The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers high performance, ideal for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D design, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics. It also has a high-resolution display and long battery life but is heavier and less portable. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more affordable, with modest performance suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It has a lower resolution screen and may not handle demanding tasks as efficiently, but it's lighter, enhancing portability. Therefore, consider your primary usage and if the higher cost aligns with your need for more powerful hardware and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
5.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and superior screen quality which contribute to its good performance for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is hindered by a less capable CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, making it poor for general use. Additionally, the MacBook Pro offers better battery life and a higher quality build, but is less portable due to its weight and size compared to the lighter and more compact Cloudbook.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a dedicated GPU and a high-quality display, making it suitable for 3D tasks although its operating system limits the selection of games available. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lacks a powerful GPU and doesn't offer a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and effective rendering in 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and AMD Radeon Pro GPU, ensuring smooth performance for demanding tasks and high screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
5.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8/10
5.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16" features a high-resolution display with bright colors and sharp details, making it excellent for general use and suitable for engineering and design tasks due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its screen refresh rate is lower, which is less optimal for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower resolution and brightness, which makes the screen appear less crisp and vivid for all tasks, and it lacks the color fidelity and refresh rate required for specialized tasks like engineering, design, and 3D gaming.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$350
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$200
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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