If your main concern is cost and your laptop use is primarily for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and other light activities, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers a budget-friendly option that's also more portable due to its lighter weight. However, if you require high performance for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while more expensive, comes with powerful internals capable of handling demanding applications and multitasking. Its larger and higher-quality display can also be beneficial for those types of tasks, but it is less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for general use than the Packard Bell Cloudbook due to its superior CPU, RAM, and screen quality, which result in faster performance and a better display for a variety of tasks. While both laptops offer portability and suitable battery life, the Vivobook's higher resolution and screen aspect ratio further enhance the user experience over the Cloudbook, which has a weaker CPU and less RAM, impacting its capability to handle everyday activities smoothly.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, both important for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" uses the significantly less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 and has a lower screen refresh rate which is less suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3/10
5.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 vibrant display and accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a better quality screen with wider color gamut coverage, which might be less suitable for high-paced gaming due to a standard refresh rate. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook might disappoint across various activities with a display that doesn't stand out in brightness, resolution, or color accuracy, hence it may not provide the best experience whether you're browsing, designing, or playing games. For those interested in gaming or 3D work, the Vivobook's screen, despite its good resolution and panel type, may not be as smooth as desired due to its lower refresh rate, which is a critical aspect for these use cases.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16X or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
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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