The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers significant advantages in performance suitable for intensive tasks thanks to its higher processing capabilities, making it preferable for engineering work or gaming. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a more budget-friendly option with adequate performance for general use and tasks that aren't as resource-intensive. The ASUS carries more weight and may be less portable compared to the lighter Packard Bell, which is easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for general use because it has a more capable CPU, more RAM for multitasking, and a higher quality IPS screen with better color and contrast, which are very important for a smooth and enjoyable user experience. Additionally, while the Vivobook offers more storage space and longer battery life, making it suitable for various tasks without frequent charging, the Cloudbook scores high on portability due to its lighter weight, which could be beneficial for users prioritizing ease of carrying over performance.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.5/10
3.7/10
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 S 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15's AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 GPU offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14's Intel UHD Graphics 600, making the ASUS more suitable for these tasks despite both having standard screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, higher memory capacity, and superior graphics with AMD Vega integrated graphics, along with a high-quality screen that offers good color coverage and sharpness. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short for these tasks with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, limited memory, basic Intel UHD Graphics, and a screen that doesn't match the Vivobook in terms of color accuracy and contrast.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
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 Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 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 S 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook’s lower resolution and brightness can make for a less enjoyable viewing experience. In engineering and design, the Vivobook’s somewhat wider color gamut allows for better color accuracy; however, both laptops fall short of ideal color representation needed by professionals. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops are limited by their modest refresh rates, but the Vivobook’s higher resolution and better panel type provide a more satisfactory visual experience compared to the Cloudbook’s limitations in these areas.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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 S 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.
Cost
$908
$350
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 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 S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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