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Updated January 12, 2024·
For high performance in tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is better equipped with stronger processor and graphics capabilities, but it comes at a higher price and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, for general use like browsing, video streaming, and document editing, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is much more affordable and lightweight for easy mobility, yet it has limited processing power and storage capacity, which isn't ideal for demanding applications. The Packard Bell Cloudbook also typically offers better battery life, but its lower performance makes it unsuitable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X delivers a superior general-use experience with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, but it's heavier, which affects portability, and has lower battery life compared to more portable options. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers great portability due to its light weight and longer battery life, but falls short with a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, making it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.5
5.5
8.9/10
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
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 240 times per second, delivering smooth visuals and superior graphics performance. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lags behind due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen with a much lower refresh rate of 60 times per second, which are not suitable for intensive graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
5.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, featuring a high-end Intel i9 processor, abundant RAM, and a powerful Nvidia GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work due to its capacity for handling complex computations and rendering visuals at high quality.
Content Creation
8.0
5.9
9.9/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
5.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant display that enhances general use, but its screen falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth gameplay. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's screen quality struggles across the board with a lesser panel quality and resolution, making it less suitable for all tasks, from web browsing to CAD work. While the Aorus 15X does well for engineering due to a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation, both laptops are less ideal for 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid visual experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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