The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior performance for intense applications like 3D modeling, machine learning or gaming, with a bigger screen and likely better build quality. However, it's more expensive, larger, and heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more affordable, lightweight, and likely has longer battery life but is not suitable for demanding tasks. If your needs are basic web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Cloudbook should suffice. Consider investing in the Gigabyte Aero 17 if your work requires high-performance computing or you want a premium experience regardless of the portability trade-off. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent 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
8.1/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a robust CPU and ample RAM, necessary for smooth general use, along with a high-quality Mini LED screen that enhances the viewing experience; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could affect portability. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" includes a basic CPU and less RAM, which may struggle with multitasking, and an IPS screen of lower brightness and color coverage, although it is lighter and has a longer battery life, allowing for better portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen, which doesn't support demanding gaming and 3D applications well.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
8.4/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
7.9/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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’re focusing on general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a vibrant and sharp display that will make everything look better, but its refresh rate isn't ideal for fast-paced games, which is why gamers might find it lacking. On the other hand, for engineering and design, its color accuracy is top-notch, ensuring that your creative work is represented with precision. However, the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short across the board with a display that doesn't excel in color accuracy, brightness, or smoothness in gaming, making it a budget option for less demanding tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aero 17 or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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