The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for general use due to its superior CPU, higher amount of RAM, and OLED screen with better resolution and image quality; it also offers a larger and faster storage capacity which contributes to overall better performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, large RAM, and superior OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short for these tasks with a modest Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage. Moreover, the Vivobook's graphical capabilities are underscored by Intel Iris Xe graphics, contrasting with the Packard Bell's basic Intel UHD Graphics which is less capable for design applications; however, the Cloudbook does offer better portability due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very 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
7.9/10
5.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display that offers vibrant colors and contrasts, making it ideal for users who value screen clarity and color accuracy for tasks like document editing or design work. However, its typical OLED screen refresh rate isn't fast enough for smooth rendering in high-paced 3D games. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a lower resolution and brightness, leading to a less vibrant display which doesn't match up well for any of the mentioned uses, with especially limited appeal for engineering and design where color precision is crucial.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
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 S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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