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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers more memory, which will help with multitasking and performance for more demanding applications, and it comes with a newer and more powerful processor that is better suited for tasks like photo editing and casual gaming. However, with the added performance, it is heavier, which might affect portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it has less memory and a less powerful processor that would make it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and watching videos. The Cloudbook also has a smaller screen size, which may affect the ease of use for extended periods of work. If you need higher performance and can stretch your budget, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is a better fit. But if you prefer something more affordable and highly portable for common everyday tasks, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.5
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers better performance for general use with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality, making it fair in this regard, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a weaker CPU and less RAM, which makes it less suited for general use and hence considered poor. Despite being more portable due to its lighter weight, the Cloudbook's lower performance and screen quality reduce its overall usability.
Engineering and Design
6.1
5.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is better suited for engineering and design purposes as it has a more powerful Intel i3 processor and double the RAM of the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which comes with a weaker Intel Celeron processor and less RAM, making it less capable of handling demanding tasks.
Software Development
6.5
5.9
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair 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
6.3
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 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.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making for a comfortable everyday viewing experience, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower resolution and brightness levels might strain the eyes over time. In the realm of engineering and design, the Vivobook's better color coverage caters to professionals needing more accurate color representation, which the Cloudbook lacks, potentially affecting the precision of visual work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short on refresh rates, but the Vivobook's slightly better panel type and resolution offer a less compromised experience compared to the Cloudbook's limitations in these regards.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The ASUS Vivobook 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
6.4
5.9
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15 to be only fair 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$339
$350
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $339 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$339 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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