The ASUS ROG Strix G15, being more expensive, offers significantly better performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use given its Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics. The Cloudbook will have easier portability and potentially longer battery life but is not suitable for intensive tasks. If your primary need is performance and you're okay with less portability and higher cost, go for the ASUS. If you prioritize affordability and portability for basic tasks, the Cloudbook is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 excels in general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, substantial 16GB of RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, offering strong performance and vivid visuals despite modest battery life and heft making it less portable. In sharp contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook with its more basic Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB of RAM, and inferior screen quality struggles to keep up, though it offers better portability owing to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but falls short for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.6/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor, substantial RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks that require processing power and graphic capabilities. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and an integrated GPU, which together are insufficient for such tasks, though the Cloudbook offers greater portability and quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.9/10
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 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
7.2/10
5.9/10
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 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
7.1/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 likely has a higher resolution and brightness, and a more robust panel type which elevates its screen quality for general use and engineering tasks where clarity and color accuracy are essential. However, for gaming and 3D, this laptop's screen may lack a high refresh rate, making it less suitable for fast-paced visuals that benefit from smoother motion. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short in all these areas, having lower resolution, brightness, and inadequate color coverage, which makes its display less than ideal for any of the mentioned use cases.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
4.6 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 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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