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Updated January 12, 2024·
To help you decide between the Gateway 14.1" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", consider your priorities. If keeping costs low is a significant factor, the Gateway may be the better choice. However, the price difference usually implies differences in features, performance, or build quality. Check if the Cloudbook offers better performance, battery life, or build quality that justifies the higher price for your needs. If you often carry your laptop around, portability is key – lighter laptops with longer battery life are preferable. Consider what you'll use the laptop for; for daily tasks and web browsing, either will likely suffice, but for more intensive tasks like 3D work, look for powerful specifications in the Cloudbook that may not be present in the Gateway. Balancing cost against these considerations will guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0
5.8
14.1in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, the Gateway's adequate resolution and brightness make it more practical for daily activities, whereas the Packard Bell's lower quality in these aspects might strain your eyes or appear dull. For engineering and design, the Gateway's decent color range allows for more accurate color representation, which is crucial, but still sits behind specialized screens, whereas the Packard Bell's poor color gamut can lead to less precise color work. When it comes to Gaming and 3D tasks, the Gateway falls short of providing smooth visuals due to a standard refresh rate, and also lacks in clarity, while the Packard Bell struggles even more with these demands, making both less than ideal for immersive or fast-paced 3D environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" 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.
Cost
$99
$350
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 14.1" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both equipped with basic Intel Celeron processors and limited RAM, which may struggle with multitasking and intensive applications, contributing to their poor performance in general use. Furthermore, despite having full HD IPS displays, their screen color coverage and brightness are low, affecting the visual experience, and there is no information on the battery life of the Gateway, while the Packard Bell has a modest battery capacity, which could be a concern for users needing longer use without charging.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 14.1" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are considered poor for gaming and 3D due to the inclusion of the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is not sufficiently powerful for gaming or 3D tasks, and both laptops have screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, which can hinder smooth visuals required for high-frame-rate gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.5
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 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" has a poor CPU, minimal RAM, and lacks a dedicated GPU, which are critical for engineering applications, and despite having a Full HD screen, it underperforms in display quality and color accuracy for design tasks. Similarly, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" suffers from an underpowered CPU, insufficient RAM, and integrated graphics that struggle with engineering software, and its screen quality is subpar for design work despite its lightweight making it portable.
Content Creation
5.8
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 14.1" 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
5.8
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 14.1" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.1in
SIZE
14.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 14.1" 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 14.1" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 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 | 14.1" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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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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