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Updated January 12, 2024·
If the lower price is important for you, the Gateway 11.6" is more budget-friendly. However, the Gateway has a smaller screen and a lower resolution, making it less suitable for tasks requiring a larger view or sharper display. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers a larger and higher-resolution screen which is better for media consumption and productivity. Both have similar processors and memory, indicating comparable performance for basic tasks. The Gateway is more portable due to its smaller size and weight, while the Packard Bell's larger battery can provide longer use between charges. Consider how much you value price savings against screen quality and battery life when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Gateway 11.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.7
5.8
11.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for software development.
For general use, a laptop with a poor screen means it may have a lower resolution, less vibrant colors, and may be harder to view in bright conditions. In engineering and design, inadequate color gamut coverage results in less accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. As for gaming and 3D applications, a low refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals and a less immersive experience, while insufficient resolution and panel quality can cause image clarity to suffer.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 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
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$89
$350
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 11.6" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for general use primarily because their Intel Celeron N4020 CPUs and 4GB of RAM limit their performance, crucial for multitasking and smooth operation. Additionally, both models have low screen quality with 200 nits brightness and weak color space coverage, impacting visual clarity and color reproduction, which are important for a variety of general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 11.6" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both equipped with Intel Celeron N4020 processors and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are on the lower end for gaming and 3D applications, resulting in limited performance capabilities. Additionally, with screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, neither is able to provide the smooth visuals that are often necessary for an optimal gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4
5.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 11.6" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" laptops are poor choices for engineering and design due to their limited processing power and memory from the Intel Celeron N4020 CPU and 4GB of RAM, which are inadequate for demanding tasks such as CAD software, simulations, or 3D modeling.
Content Creation
5.7
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for content creation.
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
5.7
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for software development.
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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 11.6" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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