The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is the better performer, suitable for intensive engineering tasks, as it has a powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics. It also offers a high-quality OLED display and more storage space, making it a good option for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning work. However, it is less portable due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is budget-friendly and more portable due to its lightweight design but has limited performance with an Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, making it more suited for general use like web browsing and word processing. The Cloudbook provides longer battery life, which is great for on-the-go use, but the tradeoff is significantly reduced computing power compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
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
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and higher quality OLED screen, making it suitable for a range of tasks and providing a richer visual experience that justifies its use for general purposes. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook features a less capable CPU, less RAM, and a standard IPS screen, which combined with reduced battery life, make it less optimal for demanding tasks or prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.5/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, a clear advantage over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which is poor due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600. Both have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the better GPU in the ASUS greatly enhances gaming and 3D performance compared to the Packard Bell's less capable setup.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality OLED screen, supporting demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers a basic Intel Celeron CPU, minimal RAM, integrated graphics, and an IPS screen, making it less suitable for such intensive requirements. Portability and quieter operating noise are advantages of the Cloudbook 14", but the lack in power, screen quality, and overall performance make it a poor fit for complex engineering or design work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
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
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
7.5/10
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
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
7.6/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's high resolution and brightness offer clear and vibrant displays for everyday tasks, while its coverage of professional color gamuts ensures accurate colors for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate may make fast-paced 3D gaming less smooth, which is essential for a good gaming experience. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short in display quality across all uses due to lower resolution, dimmer screen, and limited color accuracy, making it less suitable for any visual-intensive tasks.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
7.6/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
$1,109
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 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 Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
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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