Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" involves considering how you'll use your laptop and your budget. The ASUS offers higher-end features like an OLED display, more storage, better graphics, and a faster processor, making it suitable for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D design, or gaming. It also has a longer battery life, adding to its portability despite being heavier than the Cloudbook. However, if your needs are basic, such as web browsing, office work, or streaming, and you prioritize saving money, the Cloudbook could suffice, offering decent performance for everyday tasks but with lower storage capacity, a less powerful processor, and shorter battery life. If portability is a top priority for you, the lighter Cloudbook wins here. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a more powerful CPU, twice the RAM, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, contributing to the Zenbook's higher general use performance. Additionally, the Zenbook has better portability despite its slightly higher weight, because of its high battery life and compact design, whereas the Cloudbook, although lighter, offers longer battery life but lags substantially in performance and screen quality, making the Zenbook a more balanced choice.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher screen refresh rate and better GPU, which are very important for smooth visuals and rendering in gaming and 3D applications, making it fair for these tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower refresh rate and a less powerful GPU, considerably limiting its ability when it comes to gaming and 3D content, rating it poor for these uses.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for engineering and design because it is equipped with a high-performance Intel i5 processor, ample RAM, and an advanced Iris Xe graphics unit, along with an OLED screen that provides higher resolution and color accuracy, essential for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.6/10
5.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X OLED has an OLED panel with higher resolution and brightness, making it crisp and vibrant for general activities and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy is key. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's poorer screen doesn't measure up in resolution, brightness, or color fidelity, compromising the quality for all use cases, especially those requiring precise color work or quick refresh responses.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$575
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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