If you prioritize high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is an excellent choice, but be aware it's more expensive and less portable. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, prefer something more affordable, and value portability, the Packard Bell Cloudbook may suit you better, though it won't handle intensive applications as well. The ASUS has a larger screen and a more powerful processor and graphics card, while the Packard Bell offers a more lightweight and compact option but with less computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
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
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and quality display, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" struggles with general tasks because of its weaker CPU and GPU, less RAM, and lower-quality screen components, even though it's more portable and has better battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 360, which makes games look smoother and more responsive, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short with its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a much lower refresh rate of 60, resulting in less fluid visuals and reduced graphical detail.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.5/10
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 17 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
8.2/10
5.9/10
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 17 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a higher resolution and brighter display compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, resulting in sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the ASUS's display covers a wider range of colors, providing accuracy that professionals need, while the Cloudbook's limited color range can lead to less precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where quick image refreshes are crucial, the ASUS falls short because of its lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for these tasks.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very 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
$2,499
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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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