The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a high-end gaming laptop with powerful performance, suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. It has a high-quality display, advanced graphics, more RAM, and a higher capacity storage drive compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14". On the flip side, it's heavier and less portable. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, being budget-friendly, is more suited for general use like web browsing and office applications. It's lighter and easier to carry but has modest performance capabilities, limited multitasking, and less storage. Your choice should align with your primary needs: powerful performance and premium features with the Dell, or affordability and portability with the Packard Bell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is known for strong performance with its high-end CPU and ample RAM, making multitasking and complex tasks more fluid, alongside a higher quality screen which enhances visual experiences; however, it's heavier and potentially less portable compared to lighter laptops. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has less performance capability due to its basic CPU and lower RAM, which can affect running multiple or demanding applications, utilizes a lower quality screen, but benefits from being more lightweight, thus more portable, though this comes at the expense of reduced battery life and computing power.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good 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
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-end GPU, and premium screen quality, features that are very important for handling engineering and design tasks effectively. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, a basic integrated GPU, and lower-quality screen metrics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design applications where performance is crucial.
Content Creation
7.5/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
8.2/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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 Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a display that offers sharp visuals and strong brightness, making it great for general use and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", on the other hand, suffers from lower resolution and brightness, which impacts the clarity and visibility for any usage scenario, and its limited color range hampers work that requires precise color accuracy for engineering and design. Additionally, the Cloudbook's modest display capabilities do not support the high refresh rates necessary for a fluid and responsive gaming or 3D experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very 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
$2,200
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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