The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a high-end 2-in-1 convertible that's great for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, gaming, and machine learning; it has powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics. However, it's expensive and heavier. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and may suffice for general use or light office work with its Intel Celeron N4020 processor and integrated graphics. It lacks the power for demanding applications. So, if you need a laptop for performance-heavy tasks and can afford it, the ASUS is suitable; for simpler tasks and a tighter budget, go for the Packard Bell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
7.8/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth visual performance. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lacks a strong GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for the high-demand performance required in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its high-performing AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design applications, aided by a high-quality screen. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is limited by a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and an entry-level integrated GPU, making it less equipped for such intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.2/10
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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4/10
5.8/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for everyday tasks and precision work required in engineering and design, though its lower refresh rate is a drawback for smooth gaming and fast-paced 3D graphics. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a display that lacks in resolution and brightness, rendering it less ideal for any use case, and its limited color range hinders performance in engineering and design, where color accuracy is key. Additionally, the Cloudbook's screen refresh rate falls short for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
13.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very 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
$2,500
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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