If you prioritize affordable pricing and a lighter, more portable device, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a solid choice, especially if your needs are more basic, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs more but offers higher performance with a better processor and more storage, suitable for more demanding tasks like photo and video editing or multitasking with many applications open. Remember, the Vivobook will also be larger and heavier, potentially impacting its portability. Battery life may also vary between both, with the lighter Cloudbook possibly offering longer usage away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 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 15X is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and double the RAM, offers better performance and smoother multitasking than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which is equipped with a less capable Intel Celeron processor and less memory.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
5.5/10
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 15X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a better graphics unit—the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7—which can handle more graphically intensive tasks than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" which has a lesser graphics unit, the Intel UHD Graphics 600. Additionally, both laptops have a 60Hz screen refresh rate, but the higher-quality GPU in the Vivobook improves gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.5/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides a better experience for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more powerful CPU, and better GPU, which together offer superior performance for demanding tasks; while its IPS screen ensures decent quality visuals. By contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short with lower RAM, a less capable CPU, a weaker GPU, and an inferior screen, making it less suitable for the same engineering and design applications. Portability and keyboard quality are somewhat better on the Cloudbook, but these factors are less critical than raw performance for such specialized tasks.
Content Creation
7.1/10
5.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
5.9/10
5.6/10
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 15X 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
6.2/10
5.8/10
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 15X 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 Vivobook 15X offers a decent balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, although professionals might find the color accuracy lacking for high-end design work. The Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower resolution and brightness levels result in a less clear and vibrant display, which is not ideal for any use, particularly where fine details are crucial. For gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's fair screen quality falls short mainly due to a refresh rate that isn't high enough for smooth motion, and the Cloudbook's performance in these areas is even less adequate, making neither ideal for immersive or fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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