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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is a midrange, more expensive option that offers a powerful Intel i7 processor, more memory, and a higher resolution OLED screen suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. Its performance is better suited for engineering and professional creative work, but it is heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly choice with modest specifications like an Intel Celeron processor and an IPS screen. It is lightweight and more portable, ideal for general use like web browsing and word processing, but not for resource-intensive applications. Choose the ASUS for high performance and the Packard Bell for basic tasks and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6
5.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen, translating to superior multitasking, faster processing for complex tasks, and an exceptional visual experience, although it is heavier, affecting portability and battery life, which is shorter than the typical average. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers less storage and significantly less RAM, paired with a lower-tier CPU, making it less capable for demanding tasks and multiple applications, but it's lighter and has a slightly better battery life, albeit with a lesser quality IPS screen and no touch capability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo provides a smoother gaming and 3D experience with its higher refresh rate screen and a more capable GPU compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which is equipped with a basic screen and a GPU not suited for demanding tasks. While the ZenBook's high refresh rate and GPU excel in graphics-intensive tasks, the Cloudbook's hardware limits its performance and screen fluidity in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
5.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.6
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.2
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
5.8
14.5in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 screen quality for general tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its higher resolution and brightness, offers a better visual experience. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the ASUS’s wider color gamut makes it superior for those who need precise color representation. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, despite having a lower quality display for these purposes, the ASUS still outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which doesn’t cater well to any of these specific needs due to its limited screen capabilities across all categories.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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