Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" depends greatly on your computing needs and budget. If you require high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, would be a great choice despite its higher cost and reduced portability. In contrast, if you prioritize affordability, basic tasks like web browsing, and lightweight design for easy carrying around, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers modest performance at a much lower price, although it may not handle intensive applications well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for general use
Very 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out for general use with its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-quality dedicated graphics card, providing robust performance for a variety of tasks, yet it has a modest battery life and is heavier which affects portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.5/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.2/10
5.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its high-performance Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, excels in CPU and GPU intensive tasks required for engineering and design, while also offering a quality screen. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is equipped with a modest Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics, which limits its ability to handle demanding engineering software and affects display quality, despite being more portable and quieter.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
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 5 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.0/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Given these parameters, the Gigabyte Aorus 5's screen likely offers a balance of good resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general usage and detailed engineering work due to its decent color accuracy covering wider color gamuts. However, its refresh rate may not be high enough for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", on the other hand, might have lower resolution, dimmer brightness, and inadequate color range, which hinders performance across general use, professional design tasks, and doesn't meet the standards for gaming and 3D content where visual fidelity and smooth motion are crucial.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
$2,359
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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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