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Updated January 12, 2024·
For a customer focused on gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is the better choice due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, offering superior performance for intensive applications. However, it is more costly, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is significantly more affordable, lighter, and offers a longer battery life, ideal for basic tasks like browsing and productivity applications, but is not suited for demanding software due to its entry-level processor and graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, excels in general use, offering smooth and visually satisfying experiences for a variety of tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a modest CPU, limited RAM, and lower screen color coverage, which translates to slower performance and less vibrant images, making it less optimal for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7
5.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.9
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 Strix G15 has a high-resolution display that makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks, where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals that gamers and 3D professionals look for. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", on the other hand, with its lower resolution and brightness, will not offer the same level of detail and vibrancy for any of the mentioned uses.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
$1,500
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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