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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a high-performance laptop typically suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software; its higher cost reflects stronger processing power, superior graphics, and a robust build, but it's less portable given its size and weight. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it ideal for general use like web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption, but it won't handle intensive tasks well due to lesser power and lower-end graphics capabilities. Consider your primary activities on the laptop to choose; if they are performance-intensive or require high graphics fidelity, the Aorus 17G justifies the higher price. If you prioritize portability and basic tasks without the need for high performance, the Cloudbook will save you money while covering your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels in general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to lighter alternatives. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lags in performance with a basic CPU, limited RAM, and less impressive screen quality, though it is more portable and has longer battery life due to its lower power consumption.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.5
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.8
5.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G stands out for engineering and design with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, which are crucial for running sophisticated applications, paired with a quality screen that makes detailed work more accurate. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short for such tasks due to its basic processor, limited RAM, inferior integrated graphics, and lower-quality display, which collectively struggle with the demands of engineering software and intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0
5.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G likely has a display with a high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and detailed engineering work, along with a wide color gamut essential for precision in design. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate may not provide as smooth an experience as gaming-optimized screens. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with its poorer resolution and brightness, is less suitable across all tasks, and the lack of a wide color gamut and a high refresh rate makes it less suitable for engineering and gaming, respectively.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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