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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 depends heavily on your usage needs and budget. The ASUS is a high-performance machine with a powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks, but it is heavier and has a higher price. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is far more affordable and lighter, favoring portability and basic tasks such as web browsing and office applications, but it is not built for performance-intensive activities. Consider the ASUS for power and the Packard Bell for affordability and basic usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- 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
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better for general use because it has a significantly more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and superior screen quality, making it well-suited for a range of demanding applications; however, it is heavier and has shorter battery life than the more portable Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which compromises with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, thus performing poorly for tasks beyond basic computing.
Gaming and AI
8.3
5.5
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-end Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which are not suited for the demands of gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.5
5.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 boasts a powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia GPU, and ample RAM which make it an excellent choice for engineering and design tasks that require strong performance. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a modest Intel Celeron CPU, basic integrated graphics, and limited RAM, which hinder its ability to handle demanding software used in those fields.
Content Creation
8.0
5.9
9.2/10
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 Scar 15 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
7.4
5.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 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 Scar 15 offers a vibrant display with a high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate color representation, but its lower refresh rate impacts the smoothness needed for gaming and 3D applications. The Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower-quality display doesn't provide the sharpness, color accuracy, or brightness levels demanded for general use, nor the rich color gamut needed for professional engineering and design work, and its refresh rate isn't high enough for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. Those focused on engineering and design might accept the ASUS despite its gaming limitations, while the Cloudbook's screen limitations make it less ideal for any of these specific uses.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
$2,000
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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