If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its advanced processor and graphics card, will be a better fit despite being more expensive and less portable. On the other hand, if your usage is more oriented towards general tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light usage, and you're looking for something more affordable and easier to carry around, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" could be a good choice, although it has lower performance capabilities and may not handle intensive applications well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, a large amount of high-speed RAM, and a superior screen which contributes to its good performance for general use, but its larger size and weight decrease portability and it has a short battery life. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's Intel Celeron CPU and limited RAM make it less suitable for demanding tasks, although it boasts longer battery life and better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a very high screen refresh rate, both crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard refresh rate which hinders gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.5/10
9.8/10
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 G17 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
8.3/10
5.9/10
9.8/10
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 Strix G17 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and vibrant images. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, this laptop excels with its wide color gamuts, making it ideal for professionals in those fields. However, gamers and those involved in 3D applications may find its refresh rate limiting, leading to less fluid visuals compared to other laptops designed specifically for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,391
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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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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