The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a midrange laptop with significantly better performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly, lightweight laptop appropriate for general use like web browsing and document editing, with lower performance that is not suited for demanding applications. It offers superior portability due to its lighter weight. The ASUS has a longer battery life and higher-quality display, which are important if you need to work unplugged for extended periods or prioritize display sharpness and color accuracy for media consumption or creative work. The decision between these two laptops should be based on your primary use case and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is suitable for general use as it is equipped with a powerful processor, plenty of RAM, and a high-quality screen, which ensures smooth multitasking and vivid visuals, although it's heavier and has a bulkier form factor, reducing portability. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is less suited for such tasks due to a basic processor, limited RAM, and lower screen quality, which may result in slower performance and less vibrant display, but it is lighter and more portable.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 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
8.3/10
5.5/10
9.6/10
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 G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which enhance processing power and visuals on its quality screen. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less capable Intel Celeron N4020 processor, lower 4GB of RAM, and basic integrated graphics, which, alongside its lower screen quality, make it less adequate for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
5.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When it comes to general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 likely offers a sharp display with good resolution and brightness, ensuring clarity and visibility under most conditions, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's display is probably dimmer and less crisp. For engineering and design, the ASUS's screen likely covers a wide range of colors essential for accurate work, something the Cloudbook's screen does not provide, leading to less precise color representation. In the context of 3D and gaming, the ASUS may lack the high refresh rate desired for smooth motion, whereas the Packard Bell not only has the same limitation but also falls short in resolution and panel quality, further impacting the experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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