If you prioritize performance and multitasking for tasks like intensive engineering or running demanding applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with its more powerful processor and larger memory could be a solid choice despite its higher cost. However, if portability and saving money are your main concerns, and your work mostly involves general use like web browsing, document editing, and light usage, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 offers a slightly lighter build at a lower price, although it has less storage and a less powerful processor. Neither laptop is equipped for heavy gaming or advanced 3D tasks; for those purposes, you would need to look at more specialized, and typically more expensive, machines. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 14.
Key differences
Content Creation
6.5/10
5.9/10
4.1/10
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 Go 14 is 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.
Software Development
6.4/10
5.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
14.0in
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 Go 14 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 Go 14 likely has an acceptable resolution and reasonable brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but its panel type and color gamut may not be up to par for professional engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is not high enough for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with lower screen quality across the board, probably suffers from inferior resolution and brightness, making it less ideal even for general use, and the lack of advanced color coverage and low refresh rate makes it unsuitable for both engineering/design applications and gaming or 3D content. Generally, the ASUS is a step up for general tasks and more advanced usage, but neither laptop is ideal for specialized high-end software and gaming due to these screen limitations.
Build Quality
6.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair 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
$450
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 14 to be only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is better suited for general use than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" because it has double the RAM and a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, which contribute to smoother multitasking and better overall performance. Additionally, the ASUS boasts a higher screen brightness and better color space coverage, improving visual experience, whereas the Packard Bell has less storage and a less robust Intel Celeron CPU which may struggle with more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
5.5/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are inadequate for gaming and 3D applications due to their basic GPUs and standard screen refresh rates. Both have integrated graphics solutions, with the ASUS featuring an AMD Radeon 610M and the Packard Bell utilizing Intel UHD Graphics 600, both of which are low-powered and not designed for high-performance gaming or 3D rendering. The limited refresh rate of 60Hz on both laptops is also less than ideal for gaming, where smoother visuals are achieved with higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
5.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, and the Packard Bell Cloudbook with an Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics both lack the high-performance components, screen quality, and sufficient RAM vital for demanding engineering and design work. While both have decent portability due to their light weight and compact size, their modest CPU, GPU, and screen capabilities won't satisfy the rigorous demands of engineering and design applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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