When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", consider your primary needs. The Gigabyte offers high performance with a powerful processor and graphics, suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software. However, it's heavier and less portable. The Cloudbook, on the other hand, is budget-friendly, lightweight, and sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, but it may not handle demanding programs well. The Gigabyte also has a larger screen, which is better for productivity and entertainment, but this affects its portability and battery life compared to the more compact Cloudbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for a variety of applications and a high-quality screen that benefits general use, but its larger size and potentially shorter battery life may limit portability. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers greater portability and possibly longer battery life due to its smaller size and lower power consumption, but its less powerful CPU and lower RAM are likely to offer poorer general performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, equipped with a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, offering smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" lacks a strong GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, leading to subpar gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
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 17H 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 prioritize a sharp and bright display for daily activities like browsing or watching videos, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's screen exceeds the Packard Bell Cloudbook, offering higher resolution and brightness. The Aorus 17H is better for engineering and design too, as it likely covers a wider range of colors which is crucial for accurate visual work, whereas the Cloudbook’s color coverage falls short. However, for gaming or 3D applications, the Aorus 17H is less suitable due to a lower refresh rate that can't match gaming-optimized screens, while panel type and resolution are still important, and the Cloudbook's screen doesn't cater well to any advanced visual task.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
$2,000
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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